April 2018

Photo by Louise Imbeault www.newedinburgh.ca Melting snow, warmer weather and longer days have us looking forward to spring flowers. Sundae School set to return this summer as Bridgehead’s next door neighbour By Christina Leadlay and vacated earlier that year by explains in an email to the Karen Harrison Details Home Apparel. But New Edinburgh News. Ice cream fans will be happy Bridgehead President and “When we considered this to learn that Sundae School is CEO Tracey Clark con- alongside the fact that the set to return this summer, but firmed to NEN in March that cost of expansion would have in a new location: next door plans have since changed. been the same as building to Bridgehead on the corner “Although it’s true that a brand-new Bridgehead, we of Beechwood and Putman. at sometimes a seat is hard opted not to expand, but to New Edinburgh News to come by, the reality is renovate instead.” reported in October 2017 that for eight months of the The renovations, which took that Bridgehead had initially year, our patio doubles our place this past December and considered expanding their seating and the additional January, included tiling the coffee shop into the space space is not needed,” Tracey Continued on page 8 NECTAR programs continue at 255 MacKay as conditional sale moves ahead By Sean Flynn, chair of lightly and was the result of the summer of 2017, and NECTAR a number of conversations attracted considerable interest In early 2017, the Board at with many in the community. from a wide range of buyers. NECTAR embarked on a Although it was a sad day However, given the unique journey towards preserving its for some, marking the end characteristics of the build- remaining assets and gradu- of five years of community ing and the current zoning of ally shifting its focus towards ownership of this splendid the property, it proved to be a more sustainable approach old house, we are excited to a challenging proposition for to delivering programming look at how we can continue most buyers, who were typi- and community events. The to serve the community and cally looking for more turn- collaborate with other part- most significant part of this key properties with fewer journey was the decision to ners and organizations going hurdles to overcome. sell New Edinburgh House forward. located at 255 MacKay St. The house was official- Late last fall, the board was This decision was not taken ly listed on the market in Continued on page 3 Syrian refugee family to arrive this month By Abby DeWolfe The MacKay United Church growing crisis in Syria. We After two long years of wait- is our Sponsorship Agreement held a fundraising party ing for our Syrian refugee Holder and Norma McCord, approximately two years ago family to arrive in Ottawa, the who has helped in welcoming and it was wonderful to bring New Edinburgh Welcomes many refugees to Ottawa, has together a diverse group of Refugees (NEWR) group been instrumental in guiding people who shared a common is happy to announce that our group along the way. desire to make a difference. the refugee application has This journey began in the A core group was formed and been approved and the family fall of 2015 when a couple NEWR was connected with a should be here in April. of us had the idea to con- displaced Syrian family liv- NEWR is a group of individ- nect like-minded people in ing in Beirut, Lebanon. uals from our community that the neighbourhood to make The family consists of a has come together to sponsor some small contribution to young couple in their 30s a refugee family from Syria. help those affected by the Continued on page 14 Page 2 New Edinburgh News April 2018 With springtime come concerns regarding health, flooding and road safety as temporary solutions to an actual flood situation – such as building sandbag walls along the riverfront in stra- tegic areas – Poirier replied Cindy Parkanyi that he was relatively new to the job and would review NECA President the New Edinburgh Flood Control Study (2015) and explore the possible options for moving forward. The City In the past, when New place Apr. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at was asked to take a more Edinburgh residents have the Fieldhouse. proactive approach to plan- heard booms and blasts com- Flood prevention ning for these events, par- ing from the park area, it was Another sure sign of spring ticularly given the intricacies considered a positive sign of is the rising water level and of establishing mitigation on things to come – blasting of swift current in the Rideau National Capital Commission the river ice, which meant River. Luckily, it appears lands and the delays associat- warmer weather, spring flow- that aside from the very real ed with obtaining approvals. ers and the sweet sound of dangers of the swiftly flow- NECA will be following up chirping birdlife. This year, ing water, the threat of major with Poirier and Councillor however, the sounds also por- flooding this year is not high. Nussbaum to explore pos- tend a period that will be Nevertheless, in anticipation sible next steps. bittersweet – spring weather of the potential of flooding, and blossoms mixed with Dufferin sidewalk exten- City staff and Councillor sion unmitigated and excessive Tobi Nussbaum held a Flood noise and diesel fumes waft- Mitigation Information At its Mar. 20 meeting, the ing in through (now open) Session on Mar. 19 at St NECA Board of Directors windows. Bartholomew’s Church Hall. approved in principle a New Edinburgh Community There were a number of motion to request that the Association (NECA) Board tables set up displaying emer- City consider extending the Photo by Liba Bender members and residents have gency preparedness informa- sidewalk along the south Boats belonging to the crew that helps break up the Rideau river ice, as seen from the St. Patrick street bridge. been steadfast in raising the tion, specifically how to pre- side of Dufferin Road from noise and air quality issues pare for or recover from flood- Crichton Street to the west to the Combined Sewage ing. Pierre Poirier, Manager side of the driveway leading Storage Tunnel (CSST) proj- of the City’s Security and to the back of the townhouses ect staff at the Community Emergency Management that face onto Crichton. The Construction Monitoring Department, spoke to the Traffic and Safety Committee Casting Committee (CCMC) table. small crowd about the differ- will work with the City to The response from the City ent activities and groups that ensure appropriate consulta- Call project staff thus far has been are involved in flood response tions take place with affected consistently underwhelming and the measures that indi- residents once design and and unapologetic. We will viduals can take to prepare engineering plans are more for continue to push for appro- for (or prevent) flooding of fully developed. priate mitigation to protect their properties. When asked If you would like to get the health and wellbeing about specific plans for mea- more involved with your See page 3 for details NEN! of residents and are inter- sures that the City would take community or would like ested in hearing about any in case of flooding in our par- to provide input on NECA’s other issues of concern that ticular area, either as a per- activities, please feel free to Stanley Park Fieldhouse we should raise at the next manent solutions – such as contact me at cparkanyi@ Sunday May 6, 2-4 p.m. CCMC meeting, which takes installing a berm or wall – or yahoo.ca.

Your NECA Representatives 2017-2018 NECA Meetings - All Welcome The NECA board meets nine times a year, normally on Dave Arnold [email protected] the third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. No meet- Ted Bennett Treasurer, [email protected] ings in July, August or December. During October, NECA Roslyn Butler Secretary, 613-746-8037, [email protected] holds its annual general meeting (AGM) and a regular Natasha Cappon [email protected] board meeting. Joe Chouinard [email protected] Meetings will be held at the NECTAR Centre, 255 Matt DeWolfe President, Crichton Community Council, [email protected] MacKay St. Meetings are open to all New Edinburgh Ann Davis [email protected] residents. Anyone wishing to make a presentation to the Sean Flynn Chair of NECTAR, [email protected] board should please contact Cindy Parkanyi in advance to Gail McEachern Heritage & Development, [email protected] arrange scheduling. Our next meetings are: Philipp-Clemens Nowotny [email protected] Tuesday, April 17, 8 p.m. Cindy Parkanyi President, NECA, 613-745-8734, [email protected] Tuesday, May 15, 8 p.m. Ex officio: Any changes to this schedule will be posted in advance on Christina Leadlay New Edinburgh News, 613-261-0442, [email protected] the New Edinburgh website, newedinburgh.ca. April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 3 Wanted: local talent to join our team NEW EDINBURGH NEWS is the time, the energy and 255 MacKay St., Ottawa, ON K1M 2B6 the commitment to spreading local news. Now in our 41st year of Publication dates: Oct. 1, Dec. 1, Feb. 1, April 1, June 1 publication, NEN is a not-for- Christina Leadlay profit, volunteer-run commu- Deadlines: Sept. 10, Nov. 10, Jan. 10, March 10, May 10 nity newspaper, so we can’t Publisher: New Edinburgh Community Alliance Managing Editor pay you for your photos or Advisory Committee: writing. But you will get the satisfaction of seeing your Roslyn Butler Carolyn Brereton name in print when we pub- Jane Heintzman David Horley We have an incredible team local events and local peo- lish five times a year, know- of volunteers who run the ple? Or are you handy with a ing all the latest news and Louise Imbeault Gemma Kerr New Edinburgh News. But we camera and have the time to connecting with the commu- are a small team, and when take photos of our merchants nity in a meaningful way. Cindy Parkanyi Dave Rostenne one of us goes down (liter- and community members for Many hands make light Jim Watson ally), there isn’t much of a the Burgh Business Briefs, work, so the more people pool of backup to draw from. Breezy Bits and the like? we have available to call on Managing Editor Christina Leadlay This became evident in early If you answered yes, then to help, the better and more 78 Wurtemburg March when our senior writ- we would like to meet you! diverse and inclusive NEN er and associate editor Jane Join the New Edinburgh will be. 613-261-0442 Heintzman suffered a broken News on May 6 for an open So please drop by the Stanley [email protected] shoulder, which put many of house and casting call at the Park Fieldhouse on Sunday, her contributions in jeopardy. Stanley Park Fieldhouse from May 6 from 2-4 p.m. I will Associate Editor/ Jane Heintzman Thankfully, between myself 2–4 p.m. Come by, have a be there with our core NEN Senior Writer 613-741-0276 and Advisory Committee coffee and some refreshments team: Dave Rostenne, Jane [email protected] members Karen Harrison and and meet the team that helps Heintzman, Louise Imbeault Carolyn Brereton, as well as create this little newspaper. and our Advisory Committee regular For the Birds con- Tell us what you think and members, including past Advertising Manager/ Louise Imbeault tributor Amy-Jane Lawes, we share your story ideas and editors Cindy Parkanyi and Photographer 613-741-3292 were able to fill in any gaps thoughts on how we can Carolyn Brereton. We will be [email protected] for this edition. improve. Bring us your writ- happy to answer your ques- But this has highlighted ing samples or photography tions and to hear your ideas. Production Manager Dave Rostenne our need for a larger pool portfolio so we can see your If you are interested but are of talent. This is where you, talents. Everyone is welcome, unable to attend this event, Bookkeeper Nicholas Galambos dear reader, come in. Are you regardless of age, background please contact me directly at interested in writing about or experience. All you need [email protected]. Distribution Manager Karen Harrison NECTAR board supports buyer’s [email protected] Proofreaders Adrienne Blair proposal for future use Philippa Wolff Continued from page 1 includes a sketch of the new tinue to function as a com- pleased to accept an offer design. munity centre until the end of Submission Guidelines: Articles, photos and letters to the from a prospective buyer The NECTAR board is September, and we encourage editor may be submitted to the editor. The editor reserves who hopes to transition the supportive of the buyer’s you to enjoy this beautiful the right to edit for length, content and legal considerations. efforts to date. It is a chal- property back to its former facility until that time. Drop lenging space and building Submissions selected for publication will be published in residential use in a way that is by Tuesdays or Thursdays to both a hardcopy and an electronic version. Letters to the edi- financially viable and attrac- to work with, and we believe the buyer’s proposal strikes chat with Paul Tonkin, our tive to prospective homeown- tor must include the writer’s name, address and phone num- a delicate balance between office manager, if you would ber to be considered for publication. ers in the current real estate honouring the building’s like to rent space for any market. The buyers have been past and reinventing it for kind of function, or simply to The New Edinburgh News (NEN) was established as a non- working in collaboration future use. The rezoning and learn more about NECTAR. profit community newspaper in 1976 and is published five with the City of Ottawa and planning processes associ- community heritage groups Feel free to send me your times a year by the New Edinburgh Community Alliance ated with the property are comments about the future of to develop their proposed ongoing, and NECTAR will (NECA) and supported by its advertisers. The New Edinburgh vision for the building. We retain ownership until the NECTAR at sflynn@gmail. News is distributed free of charge by volunteers to residents com. encourage everyone to drop closing of the sale, forecast of New Edinburgh as well as to area schools, libraries and For more details about the by New Edinburgh House to toward the end of summer local businesses. Views expressed in the NEN are those of view the large City of Ottawa 2018. Consequently, New proposal for 255 MacKay, Development Notice that Edinburgh House will con- turn to pages 6 and 29. contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial staff, the publisher or the advertisers. The New Edinburgh News is also made available online at the New Edinburgh community website: www.newedinburgh.ca

Printed by Winchester Print & Stationery ISSN 0703-9042 Page 4 New Edinburgh News April 2018 Recognizing the contribution of women in our community femme. À mon bureau, nous avons reconnu les contribu- tions de cinq femmes et filles d’Ottawa-Vanier. Elles ont chacune fait un grand nom- Nathalie Des Rosiers bre d’heures de bénévolat et ont joué un rôle important MPP Ottawa-Vanier dans la communauté. Je félic- ite encore une fois Sabreen Aby-Zeyada, Hildana Adan, Menal Aman, Ruweida Shire On Mar. 8, we celebrated on behalf of our community. et Lauren Touchant. International Women’s Day. I am proud to be part of a At my office, we recog- government that recognizes Sabreen Aby-Zeyada fournit nized the contributions of women and girls’ contribu- un soutien aux femmes et aux five Ottawa–Vanier women tions and potential. On Mar. familles réfugiées nouvelle- and girls. They have each 6, 2018, Premier Kathleen ment arrivées dans différents volunteered many hours and Wynne unveiled Then Now domaines. Elle est connue en played an important role in Next: Ontario’s Strategy tant qu’interprète, guide et the community. Once again, for Women’s Economic accompagnatrice de plus de I congratulate Sabreen Aby- Empowerment, which aims 350 réfugiés à Ottawa ainsi Photo courtesy Des Rosiers’ office Zeyada, Hildana Adan, to help remove long-standing que de nombreux fournis- Sabreen Aby-Zeyad (right) was among five local women Nathalie Menal Aman, Ruweida Shire barriers that have kept women seurs de services tels que Des Rosiers (left) recognized Mar. 8 for their work in Ottawa- and Lauren Touchant. from benefiting equally in divers cabinets de médecins, Vanier. Sabreen Aby-Zeyada has Ontario’s rapidly chang- d’avocats, de travailleurs been providing volunteer sup- ing economy. It includes sociaux d’Ontario au travail port to newly arrived refugee the introduction of legisla- et bien d’autres. Elle aide enne pour l’autonomisation femmes puissent réaliser women and families in a vari- tion to increase transparency les femmes réfugiées à faible économique des femmes, qui leur potentiel, parce que non ety of capacities. As an inter- in hiring processes and give revenu, à risque, isolées ou vise à éliminer les obstacles seulement c’est juste mais preter, a guide and an aide, women more information autrement marginalisées. qui empêchent les femmes aussi parce que cette autono- she has become a familiar when negotiating fairer com- Merci Sabreen, au nom de de bénéficier pleinement de misation permet de créer une face to more than 350 refu- pensation that is equal to their notre communauté. l’économie ontarienne. La économie plus forte et plus gees in Ottawa and to numer- male peers. Je suis fière de faire par- stratégie comprend, entre inclusive. ous service providers such It’s time for all women’s tie d’un gouvernement qui autres, l’adoption d’une loi To reach Nathalie Des as various doctors’ offices, economic empowerment. reconnait les contributions visant à accroître la transpar- Rosiers, visit her constituency lawyers amd case workers at Because it’s fair, and because et le potentiel des femmes ence des salaires en exigeant office at 237 Montreal Ontario Works. She is a help- it means a stronger, more et des filles. Le 6 mars que certains employeurs pub- Rd., call 613-744-4484, ing hand for refugee women inclusive economy. 2018, la première ministre lient des renseignements sur email ndesrosiers.mpp. who are low income, at risk, -- Kathleen Wynne a dévoilé la rémunération dans leur [email protected] or visit isolated or otherwise margin- Le 8 mars, nous avons célébré Le passé, le présent et le organisation. nathaliedesrosiers.onmpp. alized. Thank you Sabreen, la Journée internationale de la futur : Stratégie ontari- Il est temps que toutes les ca. River level warnings, zoning & pathway reviews this spring tion to the southeast and the Amendment resulting from ning and day-to-day manage- demolition of an existing rear this review and provide feed- ment of the capital pathway addition constructed in the back until Apr. 9, 2018. Read network, including path- 1960s. Other elements of the more about this project and ways along the Rideau and proposal include the recon- submit your feedback on the Ottawa rivers in our ward. Tobi Nussbaum struction of the front porch, City’s website here: ottawa. Consultations began this win- the addition of a new rear ca/R4zoning ter in theme areas including: City Councillor, Ward 13 modern porch, a new garage NCC capital pathways con- integrated network, multi-use on Avon Lane, the creation sultation and user-friendly paths, pub- of a new window opening on The National Capital lic safety, resilient facilities, the second floor, as well as Commission is embarking on pathway network expansion the addition of a dormer, and Flood mitigation heard about what they can do a renewal of its 2006 plan and seasonal use. Visit ncc- relocation of an existing dor- Residents who live within the to mitigate flooding and the entitled “Pathway Network ccn.gc.ca to stay connected mer. The application will also floodplain in New Edinburgh support the City and RVCA for Canada’s Capital Region.” with this process, which is require a rezoning, since the will want to stay tuned to the can offer during flood season. The purpose of the revised expected to produce a draft site is only zoned for insti- Rideau Valley Conservation plan will be to provide a report for public comment as 255 MacKay proposal tutional use – not residential. Authority website and my framework for future plan- early as this summer. Later this spring, the The designs are available for social media (Twitter and City’s Built Heritage Sub- viewing and public comment Facebook) over the course Committee and Planning (until Apr. 3) on the City’s of the spring to get updates Committee will consider an Development Applications on water levels during the application to add an addition page on ottawa.ca. thaw period, known as the to the former MacKay United “freshet.” I also worked Church manse (most recent- R4 zoning review with the City’s Emergency ly known as the home of Since January 2016, the City Management department and NECTAR) at 255 MacKay St. of Ottawa has been review- organized an information to convert it into a residential ing the R4 family of zones, session in New Edinburgh duplex. The proposed altera- including many in New at St. Bartholomew Church tions include an addition to Edinburgh. You can see the on Mar. 19 where residents the northwest, a small addi- proposed Zoning By-law April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 5 It’s been a season of community celebrations heritage, culture, and tourism pour jouer aux quilles et des Canadienne et Canadien a with Mélanie Joly, Minister jeux de société. C’était un une chance égale et juste pour for Canadian Heritage, at privilège pour moi de coa- y participer et contribuer au Museopark in Vanier. This nimer cet événement avec la succès économique. website and mobile app députée provinciale Nathalie Dernièrement, j’ai eu le Mona Fortier showcases a select range of Des Rosiers. plaisir de dévoiler avec la Francophone heritage, cul- Le mois de février était ministre du Patrimoine cana- Ottawa-Vanier MP tural and tourism products in le Mois de l’histoire des dien, Mélanie Joly, le lance- Canada with more than 150 Noirs, qui souligne et célè- ment du Corridor patrimo- sites that offer visitor services bre les contributions des nial, culturel et touristique in French. Ottawa–Vanier is Canadiennes et Canadiens What an amazing beginning see such a vibrant and strong francophone au Muséoparc an area with a rich franco- de la communauté noire. de Vanier. Il s’agit d’un site to the year! We celebrated community in Ottawa–Vanier phone culture and heritage, Cette année, le thème était « many things together in web et d’une application filled with such incredible and I am excited to have Femmes canadiennes noires January and February, with leaders and active stakehold- mobile qui mettra en valeur the opportunity to share it : des histoires de force, de family and community. For ers. On my Facebook page, plus de 150 sites patrimo- with the rest of the country. courage et de vision ». Je suis Family Day on Jan. 19, more you can find interviews with niaux, de produits culturels Please visit corridorcanada.ca fière de voir une communauté than 30 families went bowl- some of these leaders. et touristiques francophones ing and played board games On Feb. 27, Finance Minister to explore this new initiative. noire vibrante, forte avec des -- leaders et intervenants de tout au Canada, sélectionnés qui at the Centre Francophone Bill Morneau announced the proposent aux visiteurs des Vanier. It was an honour for 2018 budget. It’s the next Quel début d’année qui com- horizon à Ottawa–Vanier. Sur mence en présence et en force! ma page Facebook, vous services en français. Ottawa– me to co-host this event with step in our plan to strength- Vanier est une circonscription MPP Nathalie Des Rosiers. en the middle class, and to Nous avons eu l’occasion trouverez plusieurs entrevues avec une culture et un patri- February was Black History build an economy where each de célébrer plusieurs événe- avec ces leaders. Month, which highlights Canadian has a fair and equal ments et initiatives ensemble Le 27 février, le ministre moine francophone riche et and celebrates the contribu- chance to participate and con- en janvier et février dans la des Finances, Bill Morneau, je me réjouis à l’occasion de tions of Black Canadians. tribute to the success of our communauté. À l’occasion de a annoncé le budget 2018. pouvoir la partager avec le This year, the theme was economy. la Journée de la Famille le 19 C’est la prochaine étape de reste du pays. Je vous invite à “Black Canadian Women: Lastly, I had the pleasure février, plus de 30 familles notre plan pour faire croître visiter le site corridorcanada. stories of strength, courage, to announce the launch of se sont réunies avec moi au la classe moyenne et bâtir ca pour découvrir cette initia- and vision.” I am proud to the corridor for francophone Centre Francophone Vanier une économie où chaque tive. Investing in our roads, sidewalks and paths because of our fluctuating Last year alone, City crews of $45.2 million. We have climate. As winter turns into filled 259,153 potholes. Each also added an additional $10 spring, temperatures vary year, the City fills more pot- million in the overall road, daily from cold to warmer. holes than the last, but with facilities and sidewalks bud- This rapid change in warmth the increase of freeze-thaw get, and made permanent the Jim Watson is called a freeze-thaw cycle, cycles and our ever-expand- $400,000 one-time increase and it deteriorates our road ing road network, our roads in the pothole and minor Mayor of Ottawa surfaces. During these freeze- are still in rough shape come asphalt repair program intro- thaw cycles, water seeps into the spring. Even with this duced in 2017. the crevices of the road. level of activity, I have heard Well-paved and resurfaced Fluctuations in temperature, consistently from residents One of the most important family-centric suburbs to roads mean that we can travel vibrations and traffic vol- that we need to do more and and move through our city aspects of our city that sets vibrant urban neighbour- better. umes all create stress on the more efficiently and safe- it apart from others is its par- hoods, Ottawa’s geography asphalt road surface, result- I, too, see the effect of ticularly large geographical makes it a uniquely diverse freeze-thaw cycles every day ly. These investments will ing in potholes. ensure that the roads we pave scale. Its total land surface and rich city. But Ottawa’s Over the years, the abun- that I am in the community of 2,758 square kilometres large size also means that we and travel to different parts of today will also be enjoyed by dance of rain and spring the generations of tomorrow. is large enough to encom- have an extensive network of flooding, the extraordinary our city. I share your concerns pass the cities of Calgary, more than 5,460 kilometres amount of snow, and the num- and frustration about the state Edmonton, Montreal, of paved roads to continu- ber of freeze-thaw cycles, of our roads and I recognize Visit The Burgh Toronto and Vancouver, and ously develop, improve and have significantly impacted the need to fix them. This is we are still larger by 100 maintain. the quality of our roadways, why I insisted that Council Online! square kilometres. From Road maintenance is partic- shoulders, sidewalks and invest more dollars in our rural and farming areas to ularly challenging in Ottawa road beds. basic infrastructure needs by For the most increasing the City’s 2018 up-to-date news of the road resurfacing budget. The 2018 road-resurfacing budget neighbourhood has increased $11.6 million from 2017, for a total budget newedinburgh.ca

Last year alone, city crews filled 259,153 potholes. Photo courtesy Mayor’s Office Page 6 New Edinburgh News April 2018 New life for an historic landmark By Gail McEachern, NECA as a manse – the primary resi- Heritage and Development dence of the church’s minis- Committee ters and their families. The Julian Smith is a prominent house was in residential use heritage conservation archi- for well over 100 years until tect and internationally rec- the church sold the prop- ognized advocate of a flexible erty to the community and approach to respecting estab- NECTAR was created, offer- lished cultural landscapes. He ing a rich variety of artistic emphasizes the need to find a and cultural programs as well middle ground between total as organizing and promoting preservation and total demo- special community events. lition of cultural heritage sites Unfortunately, it became evi- by preserving original land- dent recently that in spite of scapes while accommodating the dedicated efforts of staff adaptive reuse buildings. and volunteers, it was not This appears to be the economically viable to con- approach taken with the cur- tinue offering programming from New Edinburgh House rent proposal for the former and the decision was made to MacKay United Church sell it. Manse at 255 MacKay This is a unique property St. Historically, William with restrictions limiting the Alexander MacKinnon – the development of additional grandson of New Edinburgh living units on the site. For founder Thomas MacKay – Photo by Louise Imbeault example, nothing is permit- 255 Mackay as it is today. donated two lots at the corner ted to be built on the open of Dufferin and MacKay on green space on the MacKay which the original church was side of the church and manse, permit, intends to transform more light and useable space don’t overwhelm it. built in 1875. It was small, as it is a protected “heritage the manse into two semi- on the third floor of the two The one aspect of the design measuring 75 by 35 feet. It cultural landscape.” Several detached residential dwell- units. Two small rear porches which the committee deemed was replaced in 1910 by the years ago, there was a pro- ings. The footprint of the will be added along the south both inappropriate and dis- current building designed by posal to build six townhouses original building will be façade, which will connect connected from the original architect Henry F. Ballantyne, along the side and rear of the largely retained (a later addi- with semi-private terraces. facade was the use of con- who incorporated elements property, crowding the origi- tion on the south side will For each unit there will be a temporary slim columns sup- found in the Arts and Crafts nal house and overwhelming be removed), and the exist- one-car garage and an open porting flat roofs over the Movement, such as new styles the lot. Following a strong ing west facade will become carport at the rear of the prop- primary entrances. A look of stained glass windows, a negative reaction from the integrated into the interior of erty on Avon Lane. one might see in a second- more open interior with ele- community and NECA’s the new design to accom- The developer presented the rate motel. We were glad gant wood beams, and ham- Heritage and Development modate an expansion on the proposal to the Heritage and to see that the most recent mered brass chandeliers. The Committee, the developer west side. A new two-storey, Development Committee in updated drawings indicate red brick house next to the withdrew the plan. zinc-clad projecting bay will January. The committee sup- peaked roofs and more tra- church which had been built A new plan for the adaptive be added to the west and ported the project based on ditional columns reminiscent by Henry Avery, a cabinet re-use of the manse is about east facades, which will be the following criteria: of the original house. The maker for Thomas MacKay to wend its way through the similar to an original east 1) The property is being proposal will be reviewed by and contractor for many City’s heritage review pro- side porch that has since been returned to residential use. the City’s Built Heritage Sub- New Edinburgh buildings, cess. The proposal, submitted removed. The mansard roof 2) The expansion of the Committee on Apr. 12, by the was donated to the church in by Robin Fyfe of Routeburn will be maintained but will original dwelling into two Planning Committee on Apr. 1894 by Thomas MacKay’s Urban Developments through be expanded to include larg- parts offers a restrained but 24 and by City Council on daughter, Christina, for use an application for a heritage er scale dormers to provide realistic approach to the via- May 9. Members of the pub- ble use of this property. lic are welcome to attend and 3) The materials being pro- comment. posed for the “add-ons” are To view the proposal for identifiably distinct from 255 MacKay, visit newedin- the original brick house, but burgh.ca/nectar.

Image by Robertson Martin Architects The conditional owners of 255 MacKay propose an adaptive re-use of the former manse making it into Image by Robertson Martin Architects two semi-detached residential dwellings. North-West perspective. April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 7 Fundraiser underway to improve washrooms at Memorial Hall By Eleanor Dunn hub for community activi- classes. When the lease ended ties would not have to build of the public who attend the When an older building, ties, along with the New in June 2017, and NECTAR new community centres and chamber music and jazz con- such as Memorial Hall at Edinburgh Park Field House, announced it would be wind- taxpayers would be spared certs. MacKay United Church, is ensuring the continuation ing down and selling its prop- the cost. Donations to the “Gotta opened up for community of NECTAR programs as erty at 255 MacKay St., it Memorial Hall already has Go MacKay” campaign use, it becomes necessary to NECTAR winds down and became apparent other space a wheelchair ramp and eleva- may be made through upgrade some of the facilities 255 MacKay Street is sold. would be needed to accom- tor to the upper floor music the “Gotta Go MacKay” to meet new standards. Last What’s on at Memorial Hall? modate music lessons and studios, costs of which were Go Fund Me page, or by borne by the congregation – electronic funds transfer via summer, MacKay’s congre- Fitness classes; Tai Chi ses- art programs. So MacKay sions; art and drawing class- United Church offered space public funds have never been Canada Helps or the church’s gation undertook the cost of es; violin, piano and guitar in Memorial Hall, space that in play. Its washrooms are e-mail address: admin@ upgrading one of Memorial lessons; High Horizons day previously had been used also used by the public during mackayunitedchurch.com. Hall’s washrooms to meet out for physically challenged solely for church functions. the annual New Edinburgh Receipts are given for income new accessibility and gen- adults; City Kidz programs; And judging by the usage, Garage Sale and by members tax purposes. der-inclusivity requirements. and the ‘Burgh Carving Club the wider community has But the second washroom is keep the hall busy six days a embraced Memorial Hall as a still in need of an upgrade. week – morning, afternoon community hub. On Apr. 1, the “Gotta Go and evening. A new program, Did you know church build- MacKay” campaign launched the MacKay Brainery, is up ings constitute some of the with the aim to raising suf- and running, and there’s the most underused spaces in ficient funds from the wider possibility of a summer pro- Canadian cities? That’s the community, along with con- gram for area youth. conclusion of a study recent- tributions from the congre- MacKay United Church had ly undertaken by one of the gation, for the second wash- previously been in a lease country’s large Protestant room to be upgraded during arrangement with NECTAR, denominations. The study the summer. allowing NECTAR to use the found that if these underused Memorial Hall at 39 Memorial Hall for some of its spaces were opened up to Dufferin Rd. has become a programs — primarily fitness community use, municipali- New QVBIA head shares vision for more arts, events and social enterprises BY Nathalie Carrier, Clocktower Pub, so you can QVBIA executive director take in the sunshine with The Quartier Vanier Business friends. We hope you’ll take Improvement Area (QVBIA) the time to have a nice stroll has had quite a winter. In and grab a coffee and treats the late fall, I joined the from Red Door Provisions, team as the new executive some sausages from director, fresh off my role Muckleston & Brockwell, a as manager of event produc- few scones from SconeWitch tion at Ottawa2017, were I 21, Chef Warren Sutherland and some cheeses from was instrumental in organiz- joined Chef Harriet Clunie Jacobsons for the first big ing projects like La Machine, (Beechwood Gastropub) and barbecue of the season. Picnic on the Bridge and Red Chef Donna Chevrier (Ola As we look towards the Bull Crashed Ice. Cocina) to represent the best summer we’re very happy At the annual QVBIA of Beechwood at “A Taste to announce that the QVBIA Board visioning session in for Hope” a fundraiser for the recently acquired the “East November, I presented my Shepherds of Good Hope. It’s Feast” Festival and has plans vision for more arts events, fantastic to see our businesses to bring it to a whole new more services for merchants, shining brightly throughout level this summer. We want more new businesses and a the city. to increase the visibility of push for social enterprises. As the snow melts and our own businesses, really The merchants ratified this makes way for spring flow- highlight our amazing food vision at our annual general ers, we’ve started turning our and beverage establishments, meeting which has allowed attention to new streetscapes increase family activities, us to begin implementation. and new artwork. The Better bring in more community Over the winter, Beechwood Beechwood initiative murals members and add some great Village has continued to will be going up very soon entertainment. flourish with completion and we look forward to see- We look forward to seeing of the Minto projects, the ing strollers, wheelchairs, you all out and about support- Kavanaugh building and the cyclists and shoppers reclaim ing your local businesses! beginning of construction on the streets. Patios will reopen Learn more about the the St. Charles Market devel- at the Royal Oak and the QVBIA at vanierbia.com. opment. We also welcomed Epic Fitness as a new busi- Deadline ness in our neighborhood. The Sutherland restaurant for the next issue of the has quickly become one of New Edinburgh News the hottest in the city and its recent menu revamp – “Jamrock Hour” – will for May 10 sure be a great way to spend a springtime lunch. On Mar. [email protected] Page 8 New Edinburgh News April 2018 Burgh Business Briefs - Jane Heintzman, Christina Leadlay and Karen Harrison - floor, replacing the lighting and reupholstering the ban- quette seating. “We have a second phase to come where we will replace our service counters to make a better workflow,” says Tracey. Bridgehead has been in its current home at 131 Beechwood Ave. since 2007. The building is owned by Robin Fyfe and Bill Metz of Routeburn Realty. Of note, Robin is a long-time resi- dent of the area, and is cur- rently involved in the propos- al to renovate 255 MacKay St. (see the Heritage and Photo by Randy Hogg Photo by Louise Imbeault Photo by Louise Imbeault Development report on page Bridgehead CEO Tracey Clark (left) will not expand her Beechwood location into the empty space next door (centre). Instead, she looks 6 for details). forward to new neighbour Lindsay Taub (right) and her ice cream parlour, Sundae School. Tracey welcomes Sundae School as her new neighbour. that this animation brings huge tubs bursting with ice New Edinburgh News. into offering some new items, “Coffee and ice cream natu- life and vibrancy,” explains cream of every colour, Sundae “After I had my daughter but people will have to come rally go together!” she says. Tracey. School welcomed walkers (two years ago this June), I see us when we open to find “Lindsay Taub, owner of Lindsay opened the popular and cyclists of all ages during was often taking this eve- out more,” she explains. Sundae School, opened her ice cream parlour in 2017 as the summer months it was in ning walks with her and my “Sundae School needed shop to bring ice cream to the a one-season pop-up in the operation. husband, and I mentioned to a new home and the space community. She’s a believer, Kavanaugh building at 222 “I decided to open an ice him how nice it would be to beside us was available,” says as am I, that the best tradi- Beechwood Ave. Outfitted cream shop because as a per- be able to walk somewhere Bridgehead’s Tracey. “We are tional mainstreets have many with retro classroom furni- son living in this neighbour- to get ice cream. He encour- two great local businesses small independent food, retail ture, blackboards on the walls hood, I felt we desperately aged me to fill that void, and beside each other.” and service uses that invite with long lists of ice cream needed one,” Lindsay says the following summer, I did!” The corner of Beechwood the community to visit and flavours, and a long row of in a recent interview with the she says. at Putman is set to become “We’re excited for the new an oasis for residents in need location,” Lindsay says. of refreshment this summer. “There will be a fresh new Tracey tells NEN that residents design, but it will maintain can expect delicious crushes, everything people loved shaken teas, cold coffees and about us. We’ll still be a fun house-brewed kombucha to classroom. We are looking be on Bridgehead’s menu for April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 9 Devonshire cream and pre- watch for some special, cel- serves, and a choice of home- ebratory tea-time events. made lemon curd or warm –Jane Heintzman fruit compote to top it all Lino’s on York: colour and off. While the fare is ful- cut specialist some, Heather reports all her Hairstylist and colourist early clients have polished Lino has a long and suc- off every morsel. One avid cessful track record in the gentleman was even spotted business, with a substantial scooping the last dollops out contingent of faithful regu- of the jam pot with his tea- lar clients to show for it, spoon! many of them residents of The SconeWitch has special our neighbourhood and envi- gift cards available to cover rons. During the course of tea for two on special occa- more than three decades in sions and welcomes small the trade, Lino has operated groups that gather for a com- largely in the ByWard Market panionable interlude, keeping area, working in salons on up a timeless afternoon tra- Murray Street, George Street, dition. For tea reservations, Photo by Louise Imbeault and most recently, in his In February, the SconeWitch began inviting local residents to sample the new Afternoon Tea for Two. call the SconeWitch at 613- present location at 180 York 741-4141. And as the Royal St., which opened its doors summer 2018. enth Duchess of Bedford, is ted cream with scones and Wedding approaches in May, January 1, 2007. Lino admits As for Lindsay, her first alleged to have suffered from strawberry jam, is perhaps year in business at Sundae hunger pangs (“that sinking the best-known variant of School will surely inform her feeling”) between breakfast this basic model, still served product decision for the com- and her fashionably late din- each afternoon in such great ing season: “The most valu- ner at 8 p.m. She took deci- London hotels as Claridges, able lesson that I learned was sive action, calling for a light the Ritz and the Savoy. to always order more choco- afternoon meal of tea, cake, For residents of New late ice cream than I think I’ll and bread and butter, to be Edinburgh and environs, need!” she says. brought to her rooms in her we need go no further SconeWitch introduces summer residence. The duch- than the SconeWitch at 35 afternoon tea for two ess invited friends to share Beechwood Ave. to treat our- “There are few hours in life in the new ritual, and before selves and our friends to a more agreeable than the hour long a fashionable social refreshing afternoon tea – dedicated to the ceremony institution was born, continu- no pricey flight to the UK known as Afternoon Tea,” ing to this day. required. Early in the New said renowned American As the quintessentially Year, SconeWitch owner author Henry James. These English custom evolved, the Heather Matthews intro- sentiments have been echoed tea menu became somewhat duced the new service, which by countless tea bibbers over more elaborate, consisting is now offered from 2–4 p.m. the years since the custom of tiny sandwiches on thin- from Monday through Friday was first introduced in the ly-sliced bread (no crusts, on a by-reservation basis. early 19th century. cucumber mandatory), scones Heather’s menu includes a While tea drinking is an with clotted cream and pre- few variations on the tradi- age-old practice dating back serves, platters of cakes and tional theme, but still features to the third millennium pastries, and of course, piping its core elements. For $25 B.C. in China, the institu- hot tea served in thin china per person, you’ll be treated tion of afternoon tea as we cups (no mugs allowed). The to small, open-faced “scone- now know it emerged much Devonshire Cream Tea, fea- witch” sandwiches garnished later. In 1840, Anna, the sev- turing rich Devonshire clot- with crudités, scones with Page 10 New Edinburgh News April 2018 the ever-evolving trends in hair-styling, noting ruefully that “I’ve come full circle at least twice” in catering to the fashions of the day. At the moment, longer bobs with “baby bangs” are a popu- lar pick, as are bobs with “beachy curls,” a style which has helped to revive the perm – once ubiquitous, but in recent years a somewhat out- moded hair treatment. Lino openly admits that both new trends are a boon to hairstyl- ists, as they’re high-mainte- nance styles requiring profes- sional treatment on a regular basis. As the industry has been struggling for the past decade, most salons warmly welcome this latest swing of the fashion pendulum. Lino’s client base now spans two generations. While his longstanding clients in Photo by Louise Imbeault Photo courtesy Lino’s on York the 40 to 50 years and up Pierre Fortier took over Beechwood Auto Service from his father ByWard Market-based Lino has more than three decades of experi- in 2004. ence as a hairstylist and colourist. range remain faithful regu- lars, many of their offspring Niche auto service with over the business in 2004 and also seek out his services. that “the Market has been ic product lines that are free continent-wide connections remains happily at the helm. One young bride-to-be even suffering recently,” citing of the toxins and harsh chem- While Beechwood Auto a variety of factors behind icals which can pose a sig- travelled across the country For close to four decades, the Service has long since given the drop in pedestrian traf- nificant health risk. Among Fortier family has been in from the West to have Lino up its gas operation, under fic. Notable among these are the featured product lines at create the balayage effect she operation at 188 Beechwood Ave. (at Marier Street), serv- Pierre’s ownership it continues media reports of violent inci- his salon are gluten-, para- had selected for her wedding ing drivers from the sur- to provide a full range of dents, along with construction ben- and sulfate-free Verb day! He continues to wel- rounding communities and repair and maintenance and a visible decline in the shampoos, conditioners and come new clients, so drop by vibrancy of the outdoor farm- styling products; Onesta nat- beyond. Pierre Fortier, services for cars and trucks 180 York St. or call 613-241- current owner–operator of of all makes and models. ers’ market. But Lino remains ural products; and ammonia- 5366. optimistic and is confident free Koko colour by Alcove, Beechwood Auto Service, is The list is long and includes The NEN is especially grate- a “lifer” on Beechwood. He tire storage, inspections and that the area will rebound a Canadian-based manufac- ful for Lino’s choice of adver- once the LRT is in operation, turer. But by far the most recalls the early days when emissions, undercar services, tising vehicles. Throughout bringing back shoppers and popular of Lino’s colour lines his father ran a BP gas station brakes, tires, engines and visitors to boost the fortunes is BES-Beauty and Science, his professional career, he at the site, later switching transmissions, electrical of local businesses. an Italian company special- has focused exclusively on to the PetroCan banner in and electronic services, While Lino has years of izing in vibrant colouring community newspapers in the mid-1980s. Pierre got his heating and cooling, collision experience and skill in cutting products made from vegeta- the neighbourhoods where start in the business pump- repair and towing. (Visit and styling hair, he is particu- ble dyes. According to Lino, his clients are concentrated, ing gas as a young teenager, beechwoodautoservice.com larly proud of his expertise “this spring is the year of quipping that “just one high- remaining a regular on his for all the details). in the ever-changing realm the blondes: golden and sun- light treatment pays the price father’s crew throughout his Pierre is particularly proud of hair colouring. His current sprinkled.” of the ad!” high-school years. When his of his team’s expertise han- focus is on natural and organ- Lino keeps up-to-date on –Jane Heintzman father retired, Pierre took dling import repairs. Having April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 11 swiftly taken note that our Fredericton, N.B. where out dehydration or weakening neighbourhood is home to an her husband was posted of the nails. unusual variety of models, with the Canadian Forces. Blush Beauty can be reached from imports to hybrids and She was accredited by the at 613-617-6632 or you can electric vehicles, he has made Cosmetology Association book an appointment online a point of building up the of New Brunswick which at blushbeautyottawa. specialized knowledge and regulates the profession in ca. To keep track of tools required to service these the province. Her choice of Melissa’s frequent specials, vehicles, giving his opera- career was rooted in a simple visit her Facebook tion a competitive edge over motivation: “I really enjoy page at facebook.com/ many other businesses in the taking care of people,” she Blushbeautyboutiqueottawa field. “It’s all about competi- confesses. As a busy mother or find her on Instagram tion,” he explains, “you have herself, she is well aware how at instagram.com/ to be proactive.” chaotic and stressful life can blushbboutique. As his business evolved become, and how important –Jane Heintzman it is to find tranquil moments in recent years, Pierre has Nesbitt Property in which to fully relax and be shrewdly sized up his client Management Inc. market in “the new genera- pampered. And it’s precisely Property Management spe- tion” of 30- to 40-something this kind of restorative oasis cialist Dave Nesbitt has 24 drivers, detecting an inter- she works hard to provide at years of experience and a esting paradox. On the one Blush Beauty. good deal of accumulated hand, this tech-savvy group Melissa’s luxurious custom expertise in the business, is well-informed, with ready facials are a direct reflec- serving both clients in need digital access to comparative tion of her conviction that of reliable renters and ongo- services and rates for servic- time and care are the essence ing maintenance for their ing their vehicles, and tend to of high quality esthetics homes during prolonged “go for higher value, and a service. The hour-long pro- absences, and those in search feeling of professionalism.” Photo by Louise Imbeault cess involves multiple steps, of short-term accommoda- But on the other hand, Pierre Formerly of Kelly’s Barber + Beauty, Melissa Staples has been run- from pre-cleansing to skin ning Blush Beauty for more than a year now. tion while on assignment observes that this value-seek- analysis and consultation; in Ottawa. Dave is a self- ing contingent is increasingly relaxing face, head and neck formed by a TechNet affili- pedicures to custom organic described “local guy,” hav- turning away from large, stan- massage; exfoliation; extrac- ate such as Beechwood Auto facials, eyelash treatments ing grown up in the neigh- dardized operations to seek tions; serum treatment; mask; Service, you’ve got coverage and waxing. bourhood where he attend- out small, independent auto toner; and moisturizer. Blush for a full year. TechNet also After a year working at ed Rockcliffe Park Public shops which offer personal- Beauty now offers two lines runs a Nationwide Warranty Kelly’s Barber + Beauty of organic facial products: School, Ashbury College and ized service and an ongo- Program covering parts and Lisgar Collegiate. He cur- ing relationship with knowl- (her current next-door neigh- Corpa Flora from Montreal, labour for 24 months or more bor), Melissa branched out and Italian-made Diego Dalla rently lives on Noel Street, edgeable technicians. This is than 40,000 km – whichever sticking close to his roots in Pierre’s niche, and he works on her own in August 2016, Palma. Melissa stresses the comes first. Visit techauto.ca and has since been steadi- importance of a thorough our community. hard to cultivate it. for all the details. The majority of Dave’s cli- But even the highest qual- ly building a local clientele skin analysis prior to every As spring tune-up time through exposure on social facial, even for repeat clients, ents on the “temporary land- ity small independent can’t approaches, call Pierre at lord” end of the spectrum are operate in isolation, and it’s media platforms such as pointing out that not only 613-749-6773 or drop into does skin change with the employees of Global Affairs, here that Beechwood Auto Facebook and Instagram. the shop at Beechwood and seasons, but it’s also affected International Development Service’s affiliation with Word of mouth has increas- Marier to book your appoint- by stress, fatigue or changes and the Department of the continent-wide TechNet ingly played a role, as appre- ment. If you’re lucky, you ciative clients responded to in eating habits. National Defence. In many Professional Auto Service may encounter Pierre’s love- She is equally scrupulous cases, these clients are first- network comes in. Pierre her personalized approach ly “shop dog” Daisy, who and the scrupulous care with in her manicure and pedicure time landlords, unfamiliar and his crew able to keep accompanies Pierre to work services, using high-quality with either the challenges up with the rapidly-evolving which she performs her ser- most days and plays a key vices. Blush Beauty Ottawa toxin-free products such as of renting in general, or the technology of computerized role in maintaining high- Bio-Seaweed Gel to protect complexities of the Ontario vehicles through education- also caught the eye of Manor quality customer relations! Park Chronicle business her clients’ health, and pro- Landlord Tenant Act in al programs run under the –Jane Heintzman vide greater durability with- particular. A major part of TechNet banner. At the same columnist Fiona Williams, time, they can offer their cli- Take a tranquil moment at who sensibly chose to do ents the protection of such Blush Beauty some first-hand research by TechNet services as the To Tucked away in a cozy stu- indulging in a custom organic Your Rescue™ Roadside dio at 184 Laval St. (Unit facial, an experience which Assistance Program, offering A), Blush Beauty Ottawa she described in her MPC 24-hour assistance through- owner–operator Melissa report as “divine…. relaxing out North America to cli- Staples is now in her sec- and rejuvenating.” ents with flat tires, empty ond year serving local clients Melissa undertook her tanks, lost keys, dead bat- with a full suite of one-on- esthetics training at the teries or towing. With just one esthetics services, from Atlantic Hairstyling and one invoice for a service per- organic spa manicures and Esthetics Academy in Page 12 New Edinburgh News April 2018 joined the group of thera- pists and holistic practitioners working on the third floor in New Edinburgh Square at 35 Beechwood Ave., where she sees clients on Wednesdays and Saturdays. (On Thursdays and Fridays, she operates from a second location: a physiotherapy clinic on Montreal Road at St. Laurent Boulevard.) Sarah and her husband moved here from Sudbury, Ont. not long ago, in part to be closer to supportive grandparents for their two small children. Before leaving Sudbury, the enterprising couple had established the Nickel Ridge Natural Health Clinic, as well as a yoga studio (channeling Sarah’s other expertise) and a climbing gym. Following the completion of her undergraduate degree in Photo courtesy Dave Nesbitt Neuroscience from Dalhousie Dave Nesbitt specializes in property management for homeowners University in Halifax, Photo courtesy Sarah Goulding departing on a foreign posting. N.S., Sarah embarked on Burgh resident and naturopath Sarah Goulding has opened a prac- the Naturopathic Medical tice at 35 Beechwood Ave. Continued from page 11 on tenants’ rights, Dave con- Program at the Canadian Dave’s role at the outset is siders it critical to take pains College of Naturopathic or changes in diet and exer- Books on Beechwood: April to bring these families up in screening potential renters Medicine in Toronto. Having cise, and carry out a physical highlights to speed on the rules of the to ward off the hassles of non- successfully completed the exam. Thereafter, follow-up Spring is traditionally a busy game, and to educate them on payment or (heaven forbid) Ontario Prescribing and visits of about half an hour time at Books on Beechwood, best practices as landlords. unruly behaviour or abuse of Therapeutics examination, are scheduled to review prog- with CBC’s annual Canada Thereafter, he plays an ongo- property. He’s well aware that she is qualified to prescribe ress and tweak treatments as Reads in full swing, and ing supportive role in helping the reputation of his company a broad range of naturopath- needed. On average, Sarah excitement building around them to keep their properties hangs on this, and he works ic treatments for her clients, reports, clients require about the competing titles. In April, well maintained and their ten- hard to “do his homework including bioidentical hor- five visits to resolve a prob- the store will host two in- ants happy throughout their upfront” to ensure a success- mones, vitamin B12 injec- lem. house book signings, begin- absence. ful arrangement. At present, tions and high-dose vitamin To date, the majority of ning Apr. 7, from 12–2 p.m., Typically, the period prior the majority of his renters C. She is also a self-described Sarah’s clients have been when local author Alberte “gateway practitioner,” fre- to departure on a foreign are diplomats from other women seeking help with Villeneuve-Sinclair will be quently referring clients to posting is “a high-pressure countries, federal employees a range of conditions from signing copies of her new other specialists such as work Muses from the Blue time” for Dave’s clients, so from other cities on assign- menopausal complaints to the job of screening and tour- physiotherapists, osteopaths, Shack, a collection of her ment in Ottawa, employees of pre- and post-natal issues, fer- ing potential renters, and large corporations, and even a surgeons and massage thera- articles from Perspectives dealing with last minute tasks pists if warranted by her ini- tility, menstruation problems Vanier’s Seeds for Thought, smattering of politicians and and thyroid issues. Very fre- – such as cleaning, painting hockey players. tial investigations. True North Perspective and quently, tackling these condi- touch ups, steam cleaning of The recent high-profile case The vast majority of general Canaan Connexion. carpets, and minor repairs – involving an employee of the practitioners are forced by tions entails lifestyle chang- On Apr. 21 from 10:30 is left in his hands. Down the American Embassy in Ottawa the pressures of client load es, not simply in diet and a.m.–12:30 p.m., children’s road, he handles all manner claiming diplomatic immu- to race through a 15-minute exercise habits, but through author Kate Robinson of maintenance issues in the nity to evade payment of sub- consultation – generally for “letting go of stress” by mea- Dunne will be at the store to clients’ absence, including stantial rental arrears was, in only one issue per visit. By sures as dramatic as chang- sign copies of Ludlow Lost, even such major repairs as Dave’s experience, a rarity. contrast, the approach of the ing jobs or even severing her new chapter book for 9- roof replacement. Over the In his over two decades in naturopath is all about tak- relationships. In these sensi- to 12-year-olds. It’s a magi- years, Dave has built up a the business, he has had only ing time and digging deep to tive areas, Sarah observes, cal tale of fairies, goblins, pool of competent, depend- one issue with a foreign gov- get to the root of a problem. “everything is a negotiation” banshees and other mystical able contractors to carry out ernment renter and has suc- Sarah devotes at least an hour and in the first instance, she creatures beyond the realm of any necessary work on his cessfully rented to American and a half to her first visit may meet with resistance the adult imagination. clients’ properties, stressing foreign service employees with a new client, undertak- from the client. But through Another Titles@Table40 that “it’s all about reputa- on numerous occasions. But ing a thorough review of their a process she describes as event is also in the works tion and reliability” to give it certainly underscores the history, encompassing past “gentle nudging” as opposed for this spring (exact date to illnesses, diet, exercise, sleep owners confidence that things wisdom of his “No Risk” phi- to instruction, even the most be confirmed). Local politi- will go smoothly under his habits, medications, supple- cal scientist and author Fen losophy! reluctant of clients will come company’s watch. Visit nesbittproperty.com ments, family history and – Hampson will join partici- But the property manager’s not least – lifestyle stresses to see the wisdom of these pants for an evening of fine to learn more about Dave’s measures, and to embrace most crucial role is the choice services, or give him a call at associated with careers or Fraser Café fare and great of appropriate renters for a human relationships. them as an essential first step conversation, focusing on his 613-744-8719. in recovery. departing client’s home. On –Jane Heintzman The second visit takes new publication Master of this question, Dave asserts place from two weeks to a Visit her website at Persuasion: Brian Mulroney’s with conviction, savvy man- Welcome to Goulding month later, and entails an gouldingnaturopathic.ca Global Legacy. It’s sure to be agers “just don’t take risks.” Naturopathic hour-long session to review for more information about a popular event, so drop in at Given the strictures of the pro- Burgh resident Sarah lab results, assess the impact Sarah’s practice or to schedule Books on Beechwood to pick vincial Landlord Tenant Act Goulding, a naturopath and of any early interventions an appointment. up your tickets. (Each $60 with its significant emphasis health educator, recently such as herbal supplements –Jane Heintzman ticket covers a three-course April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 13 all the best in his new role and thank him for his years of support. –Christina Leadlay Vanier Moderns on the move As work progresses on the St. Charles Market project, Vanier Moderns has recently moved out of the church basement to set up shop at 78–5450 Canotek Rd. in the Canotek Industrial Park. But fear not, local lovers of mid- century modern furniture. Vanier Moderns is keeping a foothold here in the ‘Burgh at 115 Beechwood Ave., right next door to Red Door Provisions. Courtesy of Natalie’s Urban Ottawa Real Estate Company, the store will operate a small satellite showroom featuring an evolving selection of furniture, lighting and Photo by Louise Imbeault jewellery. Browsers are Chef Eric Patenaude closed his McArthur Avenue bistro, Todric’s, welcome during store hours, on Feb. 25. Saturdays 10 a.m.–5 p.m., weekdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m. or meal, tax and tip). News he closed his McArthur by appointment. Find them –Jane Heintzman Avenue bistro Feb. 25 in at facebook.com/pg/vanier. order to start a new role as Farwell to Todric’s moderns or at instagram. executive chef at the Royal com/vaniermoderns. For an NEN bids farewell to longtime Ottawa Golf Club on Mar. 6. appointment, contact Tina advertiser Eric Patenaude of He says it’s a big change, but or Jeff at 613-746-8181 or Todric’s restaurant. Eric con- a great opportunity that he vaniermoderns@gmail. firmed to the New Edinburgh couldn’t refuse. We wish Eric com. –Jane Heintzman Page 14 New Edinburgh News April 2018 Sponsor group in need of home for refugee family arriving this month Continued from page 1 we are sponsoring are anx- Certainly, one of the reward- (both trained in IT and with ious to move to Ottawa, to ing aspects of this process has English language skills), their start their life here, and to been meeting new people in two young daughters and the reunite with their relatives. our community and watch- husband’s mother. We have As sponsors, it has been dif- ing the collaboration towards been able to meet them over ficult to keep up our momen- such a worthy goal. We may Skype and start to get to know tum, as we have been stuck be helping only one family, them and their hopes for the in a pattern of “hurry up and but we are participating in future. His sister, her hus- wait.” Now two years into a long-standing tradition of band and two daughters are this process, we have been welcoming refugees across already living in Ottawa and informed that the application Canada. We anticipate by were among the first privately has been officially approved June this family will have sponsored refugees to arrive. and we now are waiting only arrived and will be adjust- We have had the opportunity for notification of their travel ing to life in Ottawa. We to meet this family in person date. are looking for an affordable on a few occasions and have With their arrival antici- three bedroom apartment/ appreciated learning about pated in the next month or townhome/home for them to their previous life in Syria so, the core group is hard at rent as soon as possible. We and their journey of adjusting work on the many tasks that are open in terms of location. to life here. are required to settle a family If you have any leads please Unfortunately, the bureau- in a new country, including be in touch. cratic process both here in arranging for housing, school If you would like to help out Canada and in Lebanon has registration, healthcare, trans- in any way, there are still jobs been a long one. The family portation, language assess- to be done, so please be in ment, orientation to the city touch at newedingburghwel and finding work. [email protected]. Casting Call for See page 3 for details NEN! April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 15 Page 16 New Edinburgh News April 2018 Spring book sale readies for another great year – with new leadership By Carolyn Brereton stock of quality books will After 10 years at the helm of now be available for purchase the Rockcliffe Park Spring on Sunday, Apr. 22, the sec- Book Sale, Jane Dobell is ond day of the sale which will passing the torch to a new much improve the selection management team: Linda for Sunday buyers who want McDonald, Jane Newcombe to avoid the Saturday rush, or and Kevin Phillips. All three for those customers coming a have been deeply involved second time. with the library’s Spring Book Jane Dobell’s commit- Sale for some time. Linda ment to education, literacy McDonald will also take over and libraries is legendary as Chair of the Rockcliffe and dates back more than 50 Park Residents Association years. In 1965, she and Joan Library Committee. The Askwith came up with the indefatigable Jane Dobell idea of selling high-quality remains actively involved and hard-to-find children’s with the Spring Book Sale as books in order to raise money a volunteer. for a new library at Rockcliffe “Jane’s legacy can never be Park Public School. For many underestimated,” says Linda. years, this Book Fair – fore- “She leaves huge shoes to fill, runner of the current used but thanks to her leadership Book Fair held at the school and tenacity, the Spring Book every November – provided Sale has gone from strength one of the largest displays of to strength.” children’s books in Canada. The Rockcliffe Park Spring In 2001, the Rockcliffe Park Book Sale continues to Library branch was threat- receive very generous dona- ened with closure following tions from local residents. amalgamation with the City “We’ve already surpassed last of Ottawa and its incorpora- year’s record of 35,000 books tion into the Ottawa Public and are therefore accepting Library (OPL) system. Jane books until Apr. 7,” Linda fought to keep the branch continues. As a result, a fresh open and remains a vigorous advocate for local libraries. She has been involved with the Spring Book Sale almost since its inception more than Photo courtesy Claire Schofield 20 years ago. Under her lead- Jane Dobell (seated) has passed the reins of the Rockcliffe Park Spring Book Sale to (from left) Linda MacDonald, Kevin Phillips and Jane Newcombe. ership, revenue has continued to grow exponentially, allow- ing for greater allocation of strengths include Art, Politics $50. The music program is Saturday, Apr. 21, from 10 funds to support system-wide and History, Biography, back by popular demand. On a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, initiatives, such as OPL’s out- Science Fiction and Fantasy,” Saturday, from 2–3:30 p.m., April 22, from 11 a.m.–5 Deadline reach to the indigenous com- Linda says. “The Children’s a professional quartet will p.m. at the Rockcliffe Park for the next issue of the munity and to communities Section is also doing very entertain shoppers with light Community Centre, 380 New Edinburgh News in need. well and will make this a classical music in the tent and Springfield Rd. The commit- Quality continues to be a thoroughly family-friendly on Sunday afternoon, also tee is grateful for the generous May 10 hallmark of the Spring Book event.” from 2–3:30 p.m., local harp- support of the Chartwell New Sale. “This year’s special [email protected] In addition, organizers are ist Susan Sweeney Hermon Edinburgh Square Retirement introducing a new feature to of Acacia Lyra will perform Residence, Montgomery enhance the shopping expe- beautiful international folk Asset Management rience: credit cards will be tunes. RBC|Wealth Management accepted for the first time The 2018 Rockcliffe Park Dominion Securities, and for purchases of more than Spring Book Sale takes place Dymon Storage. April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 17 Three great events coming to the fieldhouse in May May 13. This is one of our main fundraising events, with proceeds from the sale going to support CCC events and Fieldhouse improvements. Choose from a variety of beautiful hanging baskets, annuals, and flats. Organic vegetable plants and herbs will also be available for sale. The third May event is the Ottawa Race Weekend cheering station and com- munity barbecue, Sunday By Matt DeWolfe, chair of Fieldhouse will resume its May 27, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Our the Crichton Community regular rental schedule. To neighbourhood’s cheering Council reserve the Fieldhouse station is a regular award- The Crichton Community for your event, email winner thanks to the enthu- [email protected]. siasm of our residents who Council (CCC) is looking for- Last year’s Bike Rodeo (above) was a success, with 50 chil- The first CCC activity of give loud encouragement to ward to resuming community dren receiving bike safety instruction. The Bike Rodeo returns the spring season will be the marathon runners and walk- events this spring following May 5 to the Fieldhouse. a quiet late winter. Freezing return of the Bike Rodeo on ers in the closing stretch of rain and warm temperatures May 5 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. the race. Coffee and sweets in early February resulted Bring your precocious pedal- will be available at the start and face painting. throughout the year, please in closing of the Fieldhouse pushers along with bikes and of the day with the barbecues If you would like to con- email the CCC at crichton- rinks a bit earlier than usual. helmets to the Fieldhouse. firing up at 11:30 a.m. along tribute your time to help with communitycouncil@gmail. Helmets off to the brigade This popular event will with music, crafts, games, any of these events, or others com. of volunteer hosers, the rink provide a fun setting for organizers, Michel Giroux young children (ages 4–8 and Brian Torrie, and our years) to learn safe cycling rink attendants for keeping fundamentals such as hand skaters on the ice as long as signaling and the rules of the possible. road. There will also be other Now that the skating season activities, demonstrations and is over, the CCC is coordinat- bike safety checks. ing with the City of Ottawa On May 12, from 8 a.m.–4 to have the Fieldhouse ship- p.m. the CCC will hold its shape for events and space. annual Plant Sale, just in Once the paint is dry, the time for Mother’s Day on Page 18 New Edinburgh News April 2018 For the Birds

By Amy-Jane Lawes

Editor’s Note: Due to an injury in early March, Jane Heintzman was unable to do her usual For the Birds report. The NEN is grateful to Val-des-Monts, Que.-based regular birding reporter–photographer Amy-Jane Lawes for sharing her recent birding observations for this issue. For several years, Amy- Jane was a resident of Union Street, where she kept close track of bird life in our neighbourhood. Bird’s Eye View from Val-des-Monts Although as usual it has been a quiet winter bird- wise, what has been interesting has been the differ- ence in species in comparison to other years. Pair of mallards take flight. Photo by Francince Ouellette Here in Val-des-Monts, Que., we have been inun- dated with dark-eyed juncos – as many as 40 early with a flock of waxwings on Huntmar Drive in in the season. In previous years, juncos haven’t Kanata. After an unsuccessful wild goose chase, appeared until March. It has been great to have my birding friend B and I were on our way home them around, as they’re very entertaining to watch, when, fortuitously, we happened to drive past a burrowing in the fresh snow under our feeders. flock of beautiful cedar waxwings, feeding on ber- The other highlight in 2018 has been the red ries by the roadside. There were at least 60 birds, in crossbills, one of the “irruptive” species of winter stunning springtime plumage. Whenever a vehicle finch that is rarely seen in the urban core. We hear passed by, they flew back into the trees, then their kip-kip-kip calls daily now, and watch them returned en masse. A lone bohemian waxwing flying high up in the treetops. Close up sightings mingled with the cedars, and it was great to see the are less frequent, so when were able recently to two species side by side. spend 20 minutes watching a female collecting As I write in mid-March, spring migration is nesting material from a hanging basket, it was a slowly warming up. We’ve seen our first American real treat. We first spotted a male, resting on the robin locally, as well as Canada geese flying over- bracket above, who appeared to take his supervi- head. Although I had seen robins at Britannia dur- sory role very seriously! It was only last June that I ing the winter months, being a little farther North saw my first red crossbills, so to have them nesting here in Val-des-Monts, we don’t see them in our locally now is fantastic. environs over the winter. I am looking forward to The highlight of my birding trips away from Val the arrival of the other thrush species, and to the des Monts this season has been a chance encounter woods being filled with birdsong once again. American robin. Photo by Mike Leveille

Female northern pintail. Photo by Francine Ouellette Common Merganser. Photo by Francince Ouellette April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 19 Expert tips for identifying some winter birds Species descriptions are from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology allaboutbirds.org/guide

Photo by Amy-Jane Lawes Photo by Amy-Jane Lawes Photo by Samir Zeitouni

Red Crossbill Cedar Waxwing Bohemian Waxwing • A crossbill’s odd bill shape helps it get into • The cedar waxwing is a silky, shiny collection • True to their name, bohemian waxwings wander tightly closed cones. A bird’s biting muscles are of brown, gray, and lemon-yellow, accented with like bands of vagabonds across the northern United States and Canada in search of fruit during the stronger than the muscles used to open the bill, so a subdued crest, rakish black mask, and brilliant- the red crossbill places the tips of its slightly open nonbreeding season. High-pitched trills emanate red wax droplets on the wing feathers. In fall these from the skies as large groups descend on fruiting bill under a cone scale and bites down. The crossed birds gather by the hundreds to eat berries, filling trees and shrubs at unpredictable places and times. tips of the bill push the scale up, exposing the seed the air with their high, thin, whistles. In summer These regal birds sport a spiky crest and a peach inside. you’re as likely to find them flitting about over riv- blush across their face. Unlike the familiar Cedar • Stocky red or greenish finch ers in pursuit of flying insects. Waxwing, they have rusty feathers under the tail • Plain blackish wings and white marks on the wings. • The name “waxwing” comes from the waxy red • Short notched tail • Bohemian waxwings are full-bellied, thick- • Thick, curved bill with crossed tips secretions found on the tips of the secondaries of necked birds with a shaggy crest atop a pin head. • Male: Head and body deep brick red to reddish some birds. The exact function of these tips is not The wings are broad and pointed, like a starling’s. yellow or greenish. Wing feathers blackish, with no known, but they may help attract mates. The tail is fairly short and square-tipped. wing bars. Tail blackish brown. • Cedar waxwings are pale brown on the head and • The bohemian waxwing is grayish brown overall with subtle peach blushing around its black mask. • Female: Olive or grayish, with green or green- chest fading to soft gray on the wings. The belly is The wings have two distinctive white rectangular ish yellow chest and rump. Wing feathers blackish pale yellow, and the tail is gray with a bright yellow patches and red waxlike tips on the secondaries. brown with no wing bars. Tail blackish brown. tip. The face has a narrow black mask neatly out- The undertail is rusty and the tail is tipped in yel- lined in white. The red waxy tips to the low. Juveniles are grayer overall with a streaked wing feathers may not be easily visible. belly, and lack both the adult’s peach blushing around the face and the red-tipped secondaries.

Photo by Amy-Jane-Lawes Female Crossbill with a beak full of bedding. Page 20 New Edinburgh News April 2018 Resource Centre working on community hub and many fun events By Lauren Touchant, beloved Lumière Festival on project in the pipeline is the For those who may not and active children and Rideau–Rockcliffe August 25, from 5–10 p.m. at Rideau High Community know, the Rideau–Rockcliffe youth, as well as harmonious Community Resource Stanley Park. For those of you Hub. We have been work- Community Resource Centre parental and family relation- Centre not familiar with Lumière, it ing closely with 23 commu- is a non-profit organization ships. We offer such activities The Rideau–Rockcliffe is a fun, free, family-friendly nity organizations including offering services to residents as playgroups, the baby cup- Community Centre is back in festival with a magical atmo- the Manor Park Community of Ward 13. Through three board, leadership programs 2018 with exciting activities sphere for all to enjoy. We Association, Overbrook programmatic pillars, we for youth, March Break for our community. will be organizing lantern Community Association, focus on children, youth and activities, and parental skills First, our New Edinburgh making workshops in your Vanier Community families; poverty reduction; workshops. playgroup is still very suc- community over the next few Association, Friends of and community development. Finally, our community sup- cessful, taking place every months, so stay tuned for Rideau High School, and Our poverty reduction port and development team Thursday from 9:30–11:30 details. We are also recruiting Ottawa Carleton District program aims to work with aims to support individuals a.m. We regularly welcome volunteers to help us organize School Board to save Rideau residents to address causes and build healthy communi- 15 children. This winter we the Festival. You can con- High and build a commu- and consequences of pover- ties. We work with residents, have offered the service at tact us at communications@ nity hub. In January 2018, ty. It offers many services local groups, and community Governor’s Walk, but the crcrr.org if you would like the Government of Ontario to achieve this goal: health associations to enhance com- playgroup will return to the get involved. selected the Rideau High promotion and awareness, munity engagement, support Stanley Park Fieldhouse in The Rideau–Rockcliffe Community Hub project, Good Food Markets, the capacity building and help May. Community Resource Centre through the Surplus Property MarketMobile, counselling communities respond to their As spring gets closer, we is organizing its annual Lunch Transition Initiative, to services, community gardens, needs. This program offers are planning our spring Fundraiser on May 31 from receive funding to cover housing and employment such services as Gifts-In and summer activities. We 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Tickets are such property holding costs supports, and our Emergency Kind, Movies in the Park, and invite you to celebrate Police $25 (before May 1) or $30 as ongoing maintenance Food Program. In 2016, our community celebrations that Community Day with us on (afterwards). It will be held and operating costs for up Food Bank helped 13,850 bring people together, includ- May 17 from 3:30–6:30 p.m. outside at Gil-O-Julien Park to 18 months. During this users living in Ward 13. ing Lumière Festival. We also at the Overbrook Community (201 Donald St.) and in case time, community groups are Unfortunately, this number support community associa- Centre, 33 Quill St. The of rain, the lunch will be held working on developing a increased to 14,500 users in tion and tenant circles. Very Ottawa Police Service will inside at the Centre at 225 long-term business plan to 2017, putting more pressure recently, we opened the first showcase such Ottawa Police Donald St. Please support our ensure a smooth transition on our food stock. Due to Incubator Space in eastern sections as Marine, Dive, and ward’s Community Resource to the community hub and the increasing demand, we Ottawa. GeneratioNeXt Ward Trails. It is a family event, Centre: the proceeds go develop a sustainable gover- often have to purchase fresh 13 helps youth, newcomers, and women, who would like so activities for children will back to our programming nance model. The Rideau– produce and meat to ensure to start a business by pro- be offered. We hope you will including our Food Bank. Rockcliffe Community families receive enough fresh viding training, workshops, be able to join us and learn To purchase tickets, contact Resource Centre is proud to and nutritious food to last networking sessions and help more about our Ottawa Police Esméralda Alabré, Resource be the co-lead with Odawa about 48 hours. developing viable business Service. Development Officer, at 613- Native Friendship Centre to Our children, youth and plans. Our incubator is fund- We are also pleased to 745-0073 x 142. develop a community hub in families program promotes announce the return of our Finally, another exciting ed by the Social Planning Ward 13. the development of healthy Council of Ottawa and the Royal Bank of Canada. To learn more, please contact Théodore at 613-745-0073 x 132. Our team is always inter- ested in hearing from you, so please feel free to contact us or visit us at 225 Donald St. We look forward to seeing you soon at our centre or in New Edinburgh! April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 21 A house tour-lover’s dream come true

Photo by Arthouse Developments Photo courtesy the homeowner These are two of the six interesting homes and gardens in Ottawa you can visit during the IODE’s annual House and Garden Tour on May 12. By Elanor Brodie when Rockcliffe was grow- the rooms. Windows are cus- pool area. The pool echoes will have a chance to pur- The 57th Annual House and ing despite the effects of a tom-made from fir by Lowen the linear design of the whole chase baked goods, listen to Garden Tour takes place long Depression. The build- Windows of Manitoba with house. speaker David Jeanes talk May 12 from 9:30 a.m.–4:30 ing expresses all the classical a stained finish. Outdoors, Over in Alta Vista on a large, about the Light Rail Transit, calm of middle-class Ottawa the garden features a cowboy treed lot is a charming home p.m., featuring six interesting and listen to a barbershop of the time. The interior, with statue from Yardley’s and a which was designed and built homes and gardens of vary- quartet at lunch. ing styles across Ottawa that modern updates, expresses water feature surrounded by by the owners in 1996. This the rich inheritance of lives the retained large trees. house is filled with a mixture The Youth Services Bureau will appeal to people who of Ottawa will be the focus love house tours. The tour spent in the Foreign Service. The second Westboro loca- of furnishings, ranging from In Westboro we have two recipient for the funds raised is presented by the IODE tion is a modern house on antiques and family heir- fantastic homes on this year’s a corner lot on Highland looms to thrift-store purchas- Laurentian Chapter. from this event. IODE tour. The first is a wonder- Avenue completed in 2015. es and curbside finds. The There is one lovely home in Laurentian Chapter is part- ful home on Hillcrest Avenue Architect Alex Diaz of result of this eclectic blend is nering with them to support New Edinburgh and a house that was originally small, but Arthouse Developments and a house that is both interest- their Mattress Program which in nearby Rockcliffe Park. has undergone many addi- Interior Designer Candice ing and easy to live in. The The one in New Edinburgh tions over the years. The sec- Sutcliffe responded to the gardens are large and fairly will ensure homeless youth built well over a century ond homeowners added an owners’ desires, with an airy, natural for both ease of care have a safe place to sleep. ago, designed and built for extension for a new living open plan house, centred and attracting wildlife. Tickets are $35 and will be workers in industrial New room and the current own- around the kitchen; its clean And the final home, located available at retailers across Edinburgh and – as was com- ers added a second storey to lines, limited colour palette off Prince of Wales Drive, is a Ottawa, including Books on mon in this conservative, this extension in 2001 for a and “rustic” fixtures express- well-appointed family home Beechwood, Mood Moss working class community – master bedroom suite. The ing the inhabitant’s taste. built by Marco D’Angelo of Flowers and Jacobson’s was inhabited for nearly 100 old summer kitchen has been The patio area is designed DeAngelus Contracting with Gourmet Concepts. years by one family. Today, it incorporated into the house for outdoor entertaining and a Rideau River view and a has been updated and filled with a side door bricked-in is adjacent to the kitchen. It small indoor pool. For updated news about our with eclectic art. with glass, and the kitchen features a very private out- The Rockcliffe Retirement tour and to buy tickets online, The Rockcliffe Park home modernized with built-in door room, sheltered from residence will serve as the please visit our website at was built in the 1930s, cabinetry to divide some of the elements, but open to the hub of the tour, where guests laurentian.iode.ca. Page 22 New Edinburgh News April 2018 April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 23 MacKay Brainery offers inspiring workshops and speakers By the MacKay Brainery and meet others who want Team to, this is your chance! Learn The MacKay Brainery is up from a professional on a and running! You may be Friday night and then…the familiar with the concept of a evening is yours! brainery: a community-driv- May 12, 2–4 p.m. en learning place featuring Navigating the Healthcare workshops or speakers. The System for the Aging key is that you don’t need Population and Individual to register for a session that Needs runs over several weeks – Presenter: Susan Hagar of each session is a single event. make kombucha. Participants Nurse on Board Ottawa This means participants in both classes left with what Tickets: $20 aren’t locked into a long- they needed to make their Imagine having a personal term commitment. One-time own product. guide as you embark on your workshops fit well with busy Future events include: journey through the health- schedules. Ideas are crowd- Apr. 4, 7–9 p.m. care system: someone with sourced so that the workshops experience who knows where are focused on community Life, Money and Illusion: Finding a Path to to turn and what to ask. interests. People can pick and Patient advocate and nurse choose what they would like Sustainability in the City Presenter: Mike Nickerson of Susan Hagar talks about to learn and how they might knowing the system inside like to help – on a short-term the 7th Generation Initiative Tickets: $20 out and getting the best care basis. possible. This brainery, close to home Listen to author and activist Mike Nickerson talk about In the fall and winter of at 39 Dufferin Rd. in New 2018, we will present on Edinburgh, is an initiative hopeful options for a sustain- able future in our community. such topics as: “Preventing of MacKay United Church. Dementia,” “The History of Mike believes that social and There was a feeling that as Surgery,” “Fermented Foods: environmental indicators are a neighbourhood resource, How to Make Sauerkraut and as important as the economic we could be doing more to Kimchee,” “Staying Well in ones. Join the discussion! connect people, to encour- Winter” and much more. age people to meet the larger Apr. 20, 7:30–9:30 p.m. For details, fol- community and join together Dance! Salsa! Merengue! low us on Facebook @ through common experiences Presenter: Oscar de Leon, MacKayBrainery, find us that teach us something new. Salsa Dance Fever Studio on Eventbrite, or email us The MacKay Brainery will Tickets: $20 at mackaybrainery@gmail. be shaped by its participants If you’ve ever wanted to learn com. We look forward to and we welcome your ideas how to salsa and merengue, meeting you! for upcoming workshops or issues to address. Our first event, hosted by an enthusiastic boulangère- pâtissière, was a hands-on class where we learned tips and tricks for baking scones. This was followed by a ses- sion on fermenting tea to

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newedinburgh.ca @newednews fb.me/ NewEdinburghCA Page 24 New Edinburgh News April 2018 Seeing first-hand what donations do By Barbara Young vices, educational programs, Dear friends, Friends of Jagruti raises daycare for children, a hostel Today was an altogether money to support disadvan- for students and communi- remarkable day. Myself and taged women and their fami- ty outreach. Their popular two other Canadians study- lies in a poor area in Pune, Health Facilitator Program ing yoga here, Jean Ogilvie India. The group is holding is in full expansion. and Jayne Jonas, visited a small rural village an hour a benefit dinner at Coconut Friends of Jagruti founder Lagoon, 853 St. Laurent from Pune. It was the first and co-president Barbara Blvd., on May 28. day of the Health Facilitator All funds are sent to Jagruti Young spent January study- Program sponsored by Jagruti Seva Sanstha, which serves ing yoga in Pune and wrote Seva Sanstha. Words are weak the residents of this bustling the following about attending when it comes to describing slum neighbourhood by pro- the opening of a rural Health what we saw, heard and felt. viding medical and legal ser- Facilitator Program: We were fêted and hon-

Some of the women – including grassroots worker Mangala (sec- ond right) – taking part in Jagruti Seva Sanstha’s new Health Facilitator Program in Pune, India. Photo courtesy Barbara Young

oured with gifts and the cer- 2–6 p.m., and is followed emony applying kumkuma by a practicum in one of the [ceremonial coloured pow- hospitals in the region. Once der]. There were speeches by through, the young women one of the village leaders; will be able to give injec- the village teacher; Jagruti’s tions, perform minor tests director, Jaya; Jagruti’s grass- (such as for tuberculosis), roots worker, Mangala; one and do health promotion and of the young women about to education. One woman spoke enter the program; and me. about why she joined the Though an hour from Pune program: she realized that a may not seem far, it was a little knowledge would go a world away, up in the dusty long way toward improving hills. We went from a high- life in her village by simply way to a smaller road, enter- teaching basic health precau- ing the village on a rutted, tions such as preparing water gravelly track. There are properly before drinking it. about 25 girls in the program, She knows she will be able and at least one of them will to make people in her village be walking 18 kilometres to healthier. attend! I was so incredibly moved The young woman who by it all that I thought I’d send spoke to the group (pictured you a special news bulletin. above, far right) told us how Sometimes we’re so caught she earned her equivalent up in our busy lives that India Grade 10 in a larger town and and the people Jagruti serves then was married to someone can seem very far away. from this village where there Today confirmed that every- is not much for her to do with thing we do is worthwhile her education and leadership beyond our imaginings. skills. She leapt at the oppor- To make a reservation tunity to join the program so for the Friends of Jagruti she could become the area’s fundraising dinner on “barefoot nurse.” May 28, please contact The program lasts three [email protected] months, Monday to Saturday, or visit friendsofjagruti.org. April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 25 Celebrating diversity and community at Fern Hill School By Lyne Robinson-Dalpe community. It is an occa- Fern Hill School’s commu- sion for families to sample nity is a mosaic of cultures flavours of the world while that is representative of all connecting as a community. the world’s continents. The International Week is yet school regularly welcomes another perfect example of new families from other activity supporting Fern Hill countries who have chosen School’s philosophy to build to settle either temporarily or awareness and expose stu- permanently in Ottawa. dents to the diverse com- An important part of Fern munity that makes up both Hill School’s cross-curricular the neighbourhood of New programming is the long- Edinburgh and of the world. standing tradition of celebrat- Global awareness and inter- ing International Week. This national collaboration at a year’s fun-filled education- young age results in empa- al week will take place the thetic, well-rounded indi- week of Apr. 23. Throughout viduals. These experiences the years, students from pre- encourage students to see school to intermediate school things from different perspec- have participated in a vari- tives and will also help them ety of activities including an make better informed deci- English Teddy Bear Picnic Photos by Cindy Bennell sions. Acquiring such trans- Fern Hill students look forward to the school’s annual International Week in April, when they can ferable skills at a young age and Tea Party, indigenous dress in their country’s heritage clothing and learn about other cultures. drumming lessons, and creat- will be useful to them now, ing origami figures. Students will include a visit by some where the children proudly International Potluck Dinner will remain with them for have also had the opportunity grade-school students to the parade their country’s cloth- where families gratefully pre- life and perhaps, may help to visit a number of embas- them make a difference in the sies. Parent volunteers and Embassy of Kuwait. ing heritage or wear a piece pare one of their country’s future. teachers are currently orga- An important day during of clothing representative of traditional savoury dishes or Lyne Robinson-Dalpe is a nizing the series of events International Week is “Wear their country. However, the desserts to share with other board member at Fern Hill for this year’s program which Your Country’s Colours Day” most popular event is the members of the Fern Hill School. Local sleep consultant offers tips to new parents By Allison MacEwen Feed after naps, not before wake after a sleep cycle, but in 2013. She was so moved by Since the birth of my daugh- For many babies, the single most adults go back to sleep the experiences she and her ter and her own struggle with biggest reason they don’t so quickly that we don’t even husband had as new parents sleep, it has been my mission sleep well has to do with remember it the next morn- – particularly their daugh- to help families teach their a feeding-sleep association. ing. Children who haven’t ter’s struggle with sleep – children the skills for inde- Feeding upon waking also learned to fall asleep inde- that she made it her mission pendently need a chance to pendent sleep. As a Certified helps to ensure that your to help other families. She child is alert and energetic learn this skill. By waiting a Sleep Sense™ Consultant completed her Sleep Sense™ enough to eat well, thereby few minutes, you are giving and New Edinburgh resident, certification last summer. I am happy to share with you avoiding the cycle of snack- your child the opportunity to Allison and her family live in my favourite tips for babies ing and snoozing. (Note: This learn to fall asleep without New Edinburgh. Contact her and young children! strategy should only be used your help. before naps, as I always rec- Allison is a Vancouver at info@allisonmacewen. Darkness matters ommend a top-up feed before native who moved to Ottawa com or allisonmacewen.com. I highly recommend using bedtime). blackout blinds, cardboard Shorter awake times dur- taped over the windows, ing the day whatever it takes! In some One of the biggest enemies of cases, even the glow from sleep, especially for babies, is a digital alarm clock can be Photo courtesy Allison MacEwan overtiredness. Here is a quick enough to disrupt your child’s Local sleep consultant, Allison guide to how long your child sleep cycle. This goes for MacEwan. should be awake between naps, too. Darkness can make naps during the day: a big difference in how long Take five Newborns (0–12 weeks): 45 your child will sleep during Before you put your child minutes of awake time the day. to bed, make sure the five- 3–5 months: 1.5–2 hours of Be predictable (and boring) minute period before they are awake time Babies and toddlers love rou- put to bed is very calm and 6–8 months: 2–3 hours of tines. A consistent bedtime relaxing. awake time routine is a great way to let Same time, same place 9–12 months: 3–4 hours of awake time your child know when the Remembering that children time for sleep is coming. Lots 13 months–2.5 years: 5–6 love predictability, it’s a good hours of awake time of children will try to drag out idea to have your child sleep bedtime by playing games, in the same place, at the same Wait throwing things out of the time, every day. This means When your child wakes up crib, etc. When that happens, that as much as possible, nap- in the night, or during a nap, calmly return the item with- time should happen in the wait before going into their out saying a word. same place as nighttime sleep. room. It is totally normal to Page 26 New Edinburgh News April 2018 Son of the ‘Burgh behind Italian team’s Olympic success

Photo by Daniele Cuozzo Photo by Azzuri di Gloria Kenan Gouadec (right) is technical director of the Italian short track speed skating team, and grew up in New Edinburgh. Pictured at left, he congratulates Arianna Fontana after she won gold in the 500 m short track speed skating competition in PyeongChang.

By Loïc Gouadec ing the short track Italian yard to practice skating with prepared athletes for the 2014 ‘Burgh, Loïc and Yvette were In February, many Canadians national team for the past friends. He joined the Ottawa Sochi Olympic Games and happy to catch a glimpse enjoyed watching the Winter seven years. Pacers Speed Skating Club for the 2018 Games in South of Kenan when the camera Loïc and Yvette Gouadec and he trained as well with Korea. In PyeongChang, the Olympic Games take place showed the coaches’ box at have been living in New the Gloucester Concordes. Italian team really made his- in PyeongChang, South Edinburgh for almost 40 years Later, he honed his skills at tory! Arianna Fontana won the Gangneung Ice Arena, Korea. We were all proud of and their two sons made their the Olympic Oval in Calgary. the gold medal in the 500 especially when he shared the the Canadian athletes who first (unsteady) steps on the At university, he studied metre short track competition Italian athletes’ joy of win- brought home so many med- nearby ice at the Governor exercise science. His goal and a bronze medal in the ning. PyeongChang is a long als. Meanwhile, two residents General’s skating rink. Later, was to become a speed skat- 1,000 metre race. The Italian way from the GG’s ice rink of Noel Street were particu- the boys enjoyed playing ing coach. women’s team also won the larly focused on the Italian hockey in Stanley Park. Kenan accepted a position silver medal in the 3,000 and from New Edinburgh, but speed skating team, as their As a preteen, Kenan would with the Italian national short metre relay race. on skates, you know, it goes son, Kenan, has been coach- build an ice rink in the back- track speed skating team and From their home in the so much faster! April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 27 Myths and facts about exercise during pregnancy By Susan McDonald Congratulations on your pregnancy! This is an excit- ing time in your life with months of learning and self- care ahead while you work on growing a baby. As you surf the internet for pregnan- cy information and read the latest baby books, there may be moments of worry, confu- sion and the discovery of a lot of misinformation. You may also be wondering which foods to eat, how you can find the most comfortable position for sleeping, and how you can stay fit and healthy for your entire pregnancy. Before you rule out exercis- ing, it’s important to know Photo by Sara McConnell that you don’t have to stop The side-plank position is great for pregnant women to help develop working out –or avoid begin- their core strength. ning – because you are preg- nant, if you are healthy and have no contraindications. In exercising. Myth: You shouldn’t lift fact, if your doctor has given Fact: In a regular exercise weights while pregnant. the okay and you’re feeling program, you may be work- Fact: Strength training can be well, try to find a prenatal ing within a targeted heart healthy for expectant moth- exercise class that focuses rate zone. When you are preg- ers; however, modifications on improving your muscu- nant, using your heart rate may be needed – not only lar balance, cardiovascular to determine an appropriate to the size of the weight, endurance and core stability, level of intensity is less accu- but also the type of lifting. so that you feel more ener- rate as it doesn’t properly Try weights that aren’t too getic and strong throughout consider your age, your stage heavy; you shouldn’t have your pregnancy. Research of pregnancy or your level of to hold your breath to lift the has proven that active and fitness. For instance, 140 bpm weight. When done with the healthy pregnant women go may be too intense for some, guidance of a prenatal fit- into labour with an advantage who have not been previously ness expert, strength training that helps them endure the active, but not intense enough can be a welcome addition to physical demands of delivery. for others, who may have been your pregnancy fitness rou- Plus, there’s the added benefit very active before becoming tine. of meeting other expectant pregnant. Heart-rate response At FITMOM Ottawa, we moms. to exercise during pregnancy invite women at any stage can be quite variable and this Some myths and facts of their pregnancy to join us about exercising when is why governing societies in our classes. As you prog- pregnant such as the SOGC, recom- ress through your pregnancy, mends using the “talk test” as our instructors are trained to Myth: I shouldn’t exercise a more appropriate measure provide modifications to help early in my pregnancy. of intensity than heart rate. In alleviate some of the discom- Fact: Current guidelines from this test, a pregnant woman forts you may be feeling on a the Society of Obstetricians should be able to hold a con- day to day basis. Exercising and Gynaecologists of versation without becoming during your entire pregnancy Canada (SOGC) recommend out of breath. If you’re hav- (including right up to your beginning your exercise pro- ing trouble talking during delivery), is not only recom- gram as soon as possible. It’s your workout, you need to mended, but provides the never too late to start! dial down the intensity. stamina, strength and mental Myth: I haven’t exercised Myth: You shouldn’t do core focus required during your much before, so I shouldn’t training exercises when preg- labour, delivery and recovery. start now. nant. Susan McDonald lives in Fact: A great prenatal fitness Fact: Developing core Old Ottawa South. She is an class will be tailored to take strength during pregnancy is experienced certified person- into consideration your spe- recommended, because it will al trainer and an expert in the cific pregnancy related risks, help you learn which muscles area of pre and post-natal fit- your fitness level and your to use during your labour and ness. She is the proud owner stage of pregnancy, and all delivery. Instead of crunches, of FITMOM Ottawa, where classes should offer appro- front planks and exercises she has offered prenatal fit- priate modifications to help with twisting movements, try ness, mom and baby fitness meet individual needs. other positions, such as side- and boot camps for women Myth: My heart rate should planks during your pregnancy in Old Ottawa South, New not be any higher than 140 to help develop those core Edinburgh and Ottawa West beats per minute while I’m muscles. for more than seven years. Page 28 New Edinburgh News April 2018 Amateur choir gets new director, new rehearsal venue and new name By Isobel Bisby Three years ago, NECTAR started a community choir for everyone who wanted to experience the joy of sing- ing with friends and neigh- bours. We met in the com- munity room at 255 MacKay St. every Monday evening, and for many of us it became the musical highlight of the week. Each year we held two concerts for friends, families and neighbours and also vis- ited local retirement homes to provide entertainment for

residents. Our repertoire was Photo courtesy Josh Zentner-Barrett rich and varied, ranging from Ottawa-based conductor and organist Josh Zentner-Barrett is the pop to classical to folk songs. new director of the New Edinburgh Adult Global Choir. We now have a new choir director who is moving us Josh Zentner-Barrett, an learn more about ourselves in a new musical direction. Ottawa-based musical enliv- and what we value.” The New Edinburgh Adult ener, conductor and organist The emphasis on communi- Global Choir recently relo- directs the choir. He helps ty-building means that every- cated to St. John Lutheran singers to grow individually one is welcome to take part. Church at 270 Crichton St., and as an ensemble, and also Prospective singers undergo where we rehearse Monday challenges them to hear the no auditions – they need only nights from 7:30–8:45 p.m. stories of the songs and con- have a desire to sing and Made up of members from sider the contexts from which a willingness to explore the the local and wider commu- they come. new and sometimes different. nity, the choir celebrates all “Global song is about build- For more information, manner of song, with particu- ing community,” Josh says. contact Josh at lar emphasis on the music of “In the music of others, not ottawasingspeace@gmail. our neighbours from around only do we stand in solidarity com or just show up on a the world. with their struggles, we also Monday night! April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 29 Page 30 New Edinburgh News April 2018 Children’s festival returns with inspiring live performances

Image courtesy Ottawa Children’s Festival Renowned Canadian children’s entertainer Fred Penner will headline this year’s Ottawa Children’s Festival in LeBreton Flats Park, May 11–15.

By Joni Hamlin Upcoming shows include: tance and family. The Ottawa Children’s Fred Penner – His name The rest of our amazing Festival aims to surround brings back fond childhood lineup consists of Machine young people with excellence memories of a kind, gentle de Cirque, the Secret Life of in the performing arts that man who shares wonderful Suitcases, New Owner, Jam songs and stories. Fred Penner excites their instinctive cre- Side Up, Plastic and Boxy continues that tradition to this ativity, their boundless imagi- George. Further details can day and we encourage fami- be found on our website at nations and encourages indi- lies to join in this musical vidual expression. Help ignite ottawachildrensfestival.ca. celebration, guaranteed to Tickets are on sale now and the spark in your child by inspire and delight. some shows have already planning a visit May 11–15. Swan River – The Ottawa sold out, so don’t delay! Children’s Festival strives to Want to have a party at support local artists and we the Children’s Festival? We are proud to offer a new pro- offer discounted group rates, duction by Ottawa’s Skeleton perfect for birthday parties, Key Theatre entitled Swan River. Taking place outside school groups, and organiza- at the Ottawa River’s Remic tions such as Girl Guides, Rapids, the audience will lit- Scouts and more (my twins erally step into the play and had a Festival birthday party journey through the park and last year and it was amaz- along the riverbank, becom- ing!). Contact me at joni@ ing part of the story as it ottawachildrensfestival.ca unfolds. Utilizing theatre, and I can help to plan your live music, visual imagery day. and interactive installations, New Edinburgh resident audiences will experience Joni Hamlin is the community a heartwarming story about outreach coordinator at the identity, adaptability, accep- Ottawa Children’s Festival. April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 31 Senior singing group coming soon to New Edinburgh By Lyse M. Côté participants reminisce, which tion at the resource table, and Do you remember the great- stimulates long-term memo- may hear invited guest speak- est hits of the 1970s, ‘80s ry, and transports folks to a ers on various topics. and ‘90s? What about those happy time from their youth. The session ends with a from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s? This activity is known to short mindfulness medita- Those are the songs that con- boost self-confidence and tion led by Lyse M. Côté, an nect seniors who are aging self-esteem, increase endor- energy healing and reiki prac- naturally, and those living phin activity, create a positive titioner and owner of Anahata with cognitive challenges, to mood, and build a supportive Healing. This meditation pre- a time when they felt vital community. pares the singers to return to and young. A typical Saturday after- their weekend routines in a noon 90-minute session flies Hearts in Tune, a singing relaxed state of mind. by quickly. Singers begin community of home-based If this sounds like music with voice warmups. A sim- seniors and their carers, has to your ears and you want to ple drum rhythm plays on experience the magic of the been making music together the sound system and par- Hearts in Tune community since fall 2014 when they ticipants shake tambourines first-hand, we are currently were known as Minds in or beat drums until the room Song. Originally sponsored is filled with energy, build- seeking new members in the by the Alzheimer’s Society of ing the group’s cohesion. At New Edinburgh, Beechwood Ottawa and Renfrew County, this point, the leader adds Village and Rockcliffe Park Hearts in Tune is now run well-known ditties, drawing areas in order to replicate by Musical Wellness, a everyone into a synchronised our successful west-end Kingsview Park-based, inde- group “heartbeat.” The group group which meets every pendent, therapeutic music then sings selections from the Saturday from 2–3:30 p.m. at business. Music Wellness repertoire and from memory. the Hintonburg Community is owned and operated by A short coffee break offers a Centre. No prior musical Nigel E. Harris, a graduate time for listening, supporting, knowledge or audition is of the music department at and learning from each other, needed. For more informa- the University of Ottawa, and making this a close-knit com- tion, visit musicalwellness. a lifelong music facilitator, munity as well as a singing com or contact Nigel: 613- choir leader and composer. group. Participants can find 728-5305, or Lyse: 613-355- By singing familiar songs, relevant community informa- 9234. Page 32 New Edinburgh News April 2018 Crichton gallery marks third anniversary with reunion show By Mary Pratte Ann Varley and Mary Pratte – show. Thirteen of these 15 March 27 is a very special always have their work there, artists will be on hand, and day for the Crichton Street and we also host guest artists it will be a lot of fun to Gallery. It was on this day in who add a little variety to the have them all back again. We 2015 when a small group of mix. invite you to the opening cel- artists – all friends – opened It took a while for the com- ebration Apr. 5 from 5–8 p.m. a little gallery in the heart munity to realize we were and to join us each Saturday of New Edinburgh. Upon open for business – Saturdays in April to celebrate their seeing a “For Rent” sign in from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. But now friendship and creativity. the window at 299 Crichton we have lots of locals and The month of May will find St., these four artists had to people from further afield a very talented group of seven decide whether a project like who come in to pick up greet- printmakers from Gatineau this was feasible. In the end, ing cards, a pretty piece of displaying their work with us. we all decided “Why not? jewelry, a hand-made glass Geneviève Belzile, Manon What are we waiting for?” bowl, a photographic print, Boulet, Deidre Hierlihy, And here we are, three years or a beautiful painting for Louise Lépine, Nathalie Photo courtesy Crichton Gallery later! their home or office. Many Morin, Madeleine Rousseau A print by Nathalie Morin, part of a larger exhibit of prints by items have become wedding and Denise Tremblay make Gatineau’s Collective Graphein, coming to the Crichton Gallery in Since then we have shown May. hundreds of interesting, or birthday gifts, and we also up the Collective Graphein, affordable, local pieces of art have gift certificates for those a group of artists who share from 15 different artists. We who cannot decide what to their knowledge of and pro- May 3–26, and you will have Guilde des artistes graveurs change our displays about give. Some people come in mote the traditional art of a chance to meet the members de Gatineau. once a month, so repeat visi- just to talk about art, which printmaking. They have dis- of the group at an open house We appreciate all of the tors to the gallery will always we encourage wholeheart- played their work in vari- on May 3 from 5–8 p.m., and support the neighbourhood have something new to look edly! ous venues in the region, then each Saturday until May has given us these past three at. Our core group of artists – For the month of April, we including at the Old Chelsea 26. We hope you will come years, and we hope to con- Jennifer Anne Kelly, Louise have invited all our artists Gallery. Their current show, and learn something about tinue to bring you beautiful Tanguay, Pat Carbonneau, from the past three years to Select Artworks | Oeuvres this fascinating and ancient art to brighten your world. Elisabeth Arbuckle, Mary return and show some of their choisies will hang at the art. For more information For more details, visit work in a group birthday bash Crichton Street Gallery from visit the Facebook page of la thecrichtonstreetgallery.ca. MacKay United Concert Series winds down with Hebrew Lullaby By Carolyn Bowker incorporated into his chamber The MacKay Concert Series and orchestral work. This is concludes its successful especially apparent in the two 2017–18 season on May 6, charming short works which when Artistic Director Leah Leah and Dina will play. Roseman teams up with pia- This promises to be an nist Dina Namer in Hebrew exceptional evening of Lullaby, a program of lyrical delightful music, presented and romantic pieces for violin by two long-time collabora- and piano by Jewish compos- tors who share a deep love ers. of these composers. Leah Back in the early days of the Roseman, a violinist with MacKay Concert Series, Leah the National Arts Centre was part of a chamber group Orchestra since 1997, is that played a cello quintet by well-known to MacKay audi- Carl Goldmark, a piece that ences as the Artistic Director was little known but which, of the Concert Series, and the audience agreed, richly as a member of the Silflay deserved to be heard. Photo by Fred Cattroll Photo by Perry Coodin String Quartet. Dina Namer, “I was interested to play Leah Roseman (left) and Dina Namer (right) will team up for a concert of violin and piano music by a graduate of the Eastman more of his music,” says Jewish composers on May 6 at MacKay United Church. and Manhattan Schools of Leah, “and found his Suite Music, has performed and No. 1 for violin and piano. playing this piece for a few brilliant music is almost com- according to Leah, is a beauti- recorded in the United States Dina and I have talked about years now, and we’ve paired pletely forgotten. Kahn in his fully lyrical work, with many and Canada with a reper- it with a wonderful sonata of youth had a close relationship moods, and at times is very toire ranging from baroque Robert Kahn, and two short with Brahms, and this sonata evocative of both Schumann harpsichord to contempo- pieces by Joseph Achron, is very evocative of Brahms. and Schubert’s music. rary Canadian piano works. the ‘Hebrew Melody’ and Carl Goldmark, a late Goldmark’s contempo- A long-time member of the ‘Hebrew Lullaby’,” she says. nineteenth-century violin- rary, Joseph Achron, was a Queen’s School of Music So that’s what Hebrew ist and composer, was born Russian-born Jewish com- faculty, Dina Namer teaches Lullaby is all about: a col- in Hungary and trained in poser and violinist who set- piano, harpsichord and cham- laboration of two gifted and Vienna. As a composer he tled in the United States in ber music, in addition to run- sensitive artists bringing to achieved fame for his opera, 1925. In 1934, he moved to ning a busy private studio in a modern audience beautiful but he composed in most Hollywood, where he com- Ottawa. music that has been unjust- genres. His music was very posed music for films and So you’re in for a treat, Have an event ly forgotten, by composers popular during his lifetime, continued his career as a con- at MacKay United Church, persecuted and forced to but after his death in 1915 cert violinist. Described by 39 Dufferin Rd., 7:30 p.m., coming up? flee Europe due to violence it largely disappeared from his friend Arnold Schoenberg Sunday, May 6, 2018. Tickets Send us the details: against Jews. Kahn escaped the concert stage. Like other as “one of the most under- are $25, $20 for seniors and the Nazi regime in 1938 and Jewish composers, his music rated modern composers,” he $15 for students, available at [email protected] settled in England, where he was banned during the Nazi was fascinated with Jewish Books on Beechwood and the continued to compose, but his regime. His Suite No. 1 is, musical idioms which he Leading Note, or at the door. April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 33 Page 34 New Edinburgh News April 2018 Send event listing details to [email protected] Visit our website at newedinburgh.ca/events for the most EVENTS CALENDAR up-to-date listings. April April 12 – Concert with Chopin as well as a piece by fun activities and demonstra- May 26 – ELTOC fundrais- Christian Tetzlaff at Chopin himself. tions. Featuring bicycle safe- ing tea at St. Bartholomew’s April 1 – Easter service at Dominion-Chalmers United April 28 and 29 – Fashion ty checks, a barbecue and church hall, 125 MacKay MacKay United Church, 39 Church, 355 Cooper St. 7:30 Show at Tea Tyme, 81 bake sale. St. 2–4 p.m. $20. For tickets Dufferin Rd. 10:30 a.m. Join p.m. $30–52. chamberfest. Beechwood Ave. 613-741- May 6 – Sunday Jazz contact 613-232-8566; esl@ the parish at MacKay United com/concerts/2018-0412-01. 8360. Calling all fashionistas, Brunch at the Black Irish eltoc.ca. ELTOC (English Church for an Easter Sunday Chamberfest presents a solo dress designers, haute cou- Pub, 15 Selkirk St. 12 p.m. Language Tutoring for the service with communion. recital featuring German vio- turiers, hat makers, knitters, Rev. Peter Woods will per- Ottawa Community) hosts April 3 – Music and medi- linist Christian Tetzlaff, who seamstresses and garment form at the pub’s Sunday Jazz a fundraising tea featuring will perform Bach’s sonatas tation at MacKay United stylists! Tea Tyme would like Brunch. sweets, sandwiches, tea, a and partitas, including the silent auction and Celtic harp Church, 39 Dufferin Rd. 7 to showcase your creations. May 6 – Hebrew Lullaby immense D-minor Chaconne. Please join us for music and p.m. Everyone is welcome at MacKay United Church, music performed by Susan April 19 – Health and beau- refreshments. to the Sanctuary at MacKay 39 Dufferin Rd., 7:30 p.m. Sweeney Hermon. ty event at CELADON Salon United, the first Tuesday of April 29 – Une Célébration Tickets: $25, $20 (seniors), May 27 – Cheering sta- each month, for a time of and Spa, 373 St Laurent Française concert at St. $15 (students). The MacKay tion and neighbourhood quiet reflection. Blvd. celadonspa.ca; 613- Thomas the Apostle Church, Concert Series concludes BBQ at the New Edinburgh Every Tuesday – Beechwood 746-3500. 12–8 p.m. Contact 2345 Alta Vista Dr. 3 p.m. the spa for details. with Artistic Director Leah Fieldhouse, 193 Stanley Ave. Ukulele Jam, upstairs at OttawaBrahmsChoir.ca; Roseman and pianist Dina 8 a.m.–1 p.m. The Crichton Arturo’s, 94 Beechwood Ave. April 21 – Old Home Earth 819-568-8169. The Ottawa Namer in Hebrew Lullaby. Community Council invites 7 p.m. $5, includes music. Day Event at the Glebe Brahms Choir and pianist Details, page 32. you to cheer on the marathon Not a class, but playing tips Community Centre, 175 Third Svetlana Logigan hosts its May 12 – Plant Sale runners in the morning, and are offered. For beginners on Ave. 10 a.m. Free. Contact spring concert. Featuring to stay for music and fam- up: participants should know [email protected]. excerpts of Cantate pour at the New Edinburgh Fieldhouse, 193 Stanley Ave. ily fun. Coffee and baked three or four chords and be Learn to conserve energy, une joie by Pierre Mercure, goods available in the morn- reduce carbon emissions and 8 a.m.–4 p.m. The Crichton able to change them without with soprano soloist Cara ing. BBQ food, drinks and stopping. live more sustainably. Community Council hosts its Gilbertson-Boese and works snacks available for purchase by Gabriel Fauré, Charles yearly Plant Sale, featuring April 7 – Rummage Sale at April 21-22 – Spring Book plants, annuals, hanging bas- after 11:30 a.m. St Andrew’s Church, 82 Kent Sale at Rockcliffe Park Gounod, Camille Saint- Saëns, Morten Lauridsen and kets, flats, organic vegetables May 27 – Marathon cheer- St. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. See what Community Centre, 360 and herbs. Funds raised to community members and Springfield Rd. 10 a.m.–5 others. ing station at 99 Beechwood. support the Fieldhouse and From 8:15 a.m. onwards. Join parishioners of St. Andrew’s p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.–5 CCC events. Church have in store for bar- p.m. Sunday. Proceeds go to May in the fun! This year’s theme: gain hunters at the best rum- enhance services and pro- May 12 – IODE House and “Colour Me Beechwood” mage sale in town. gramming at the Rockcliffe May 4-6 – Lisgar Collegiate Garden Tour at various loca- – wear your brightest most Park branch of the Ottawa 175th reunion Register at tions. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. spectacular cheering gear and April 7-8 – Sugarfest week- lisgar.net; 866-236-1450. $35. Laurentian.iode.ca. 613- let’s make Beechwood fun end at the Richelieu-Vanier Public Library, as well as lit- eracy programs for communi- Ottawa’s oldest secondary 842-5304. This year’s tour for the whole family. Community Centre, 300 des consists of six homes and ties in need within the wider school celebrates its 175th May 28 – Friends of Jagruti Pères-Blancs Ave. Saturday gardens across Ottawa. See OPL. See page 16 for details. anniversary with a reunion benefit dinner at Coconut brunch 10 a.m.–2p.m.; $6. weekend of school tours, page 21 for details. April 27 and 29 – Hommage Lagoon, 853 St. Laurent Sunday breakfast 10 a.m.–2 entertainment, and a gala din- p.m.; $15. Enjoy taffy tast- à Chopin recital at MacKay May 20 – Food Truck Social ner at the Shaw Centre. See Blvd. Reservations: friend- ings at the Sugar Shack, United Church, 39 Dufferin and Flea Market at Ottawa page 35 for details. sofjagruti.org; friendsofjagru- sleigh rides, sled dogs, a pet- Rd. Tickets $15 adults, $10 Regional Cancer Foundation, [email protected]. The Friends ting zoo, lumberjack com- students and seniors. 7:30 p.m. May 5 – Bike Rodeo at the 1500 Alta Vista Dr. 9:30 a.m. of Jagruti host a benefit din- petitions, crafts and tradi- Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday. New Edinburgh Fieldhouse, until late afternoon. ottawa- ner to raise money in support tional French Canadian, First Pianist Sarah Molenaar per- 193 Stanley Ave. 11 a.m.–1 cancer.ca/fleamarket. The of disadvantaged women and Nations and urban music per- forms two shows of music p.m. The Crichton Community Ottawa Regional Cancer their families in Pune, India. formances. by composers influenced by Council hosts a Bike Rodeo Foundation hosts a family- Details, page 24. for children ages 4–8. Learn friendly fundraiser featuring the rules of the road through a flea market and food trucks. May 31 – RRCRC Fundraising Lunch at Gil- O-Julien Park 201 Donald St. 11:30a.m.–2 p.m. $25 before May 1; $30 after. 613- 745-0073 x 142. Meet the staff and learn more about RATES: $10, first 25 words; $5, each additional 25 the work done by the Rideau words, payable on submission of ad. Public service ads Rockcliffe Community (such as lost & found) free. Call Christina Leadlay, 613- Resource Centre for Ward 13, 261-0442 or email [email protected]. including New Edinburgh. Dog/Cat Walking And Sitting Your house plants are also safe with me! Emergency and regular daily walking. Puppy June Experience. References. Liba Bender: 613-746-4884. June 9 – Taste of Spring Lost: 2/6/18, toy bear fob with keys attached, near or on at various locations. 6–9 sidewalk, corner of Dufferin and Crichton, by School of p.m. $75. nectarcentregm@ Dance. Contact Sharon at 819-685-9449. gmail.com. NECTAR hosts Furnished three-bedroom house for rent in New the second annual Taste of Edinburgh from December 15, 2018 to March 15, 2019. Springevent: six houses + six $1,000 a month includes utilities. Contact Isobel Bisby at delicious tastes matched with 613 304 7919 or [email protected] six wines = one delightful evening. April 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 35 Pub night, tours and trivia part of Lisgar 175th celebrations By the Lisgar Alumni the gardens at Rideau Hall as Association part of Lisgar’s 160th anni- Lisgar Collegiate Institute, versary reunion in 2003. central in the early lives of The children of both gov- many generations of New ernors-general and prime Edinburgh residents, cel- ministers have also attended ebrates its 175th anniversary Lisgar while living in official this year with a weekend-long residences in New Edinburgh. reunion expected to attract In recent memory, these have thousands of alumni. included the two children The celebration takes place of Prime Minister Stephen May 4–6, and kicks off with Harper, as well as the son a variety show featuring the of Governor General Roméo talents of both current stu- Leblanc, Dominic Leblanc, dents and alumni. Headlining who now serves as Canada’s the evening is impression- Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, ist and comedian Rich Little, and the Canadian Coast who graduated from Lisgar Guard. and went on to become a Lisgar has seen many trans- global entertainment sensa- formations, additions, and tion. A pub night follows, renovations over the years. showcasing the music of And the interests of staff Juno Award-winning singer- Lisgar Collegiate Institute, pictured in 1977 before the mall was pedestrianized. Alumni are invited to and students have changed songwriter and Lisgar alum- celebrate the high school’s 175th anniversary May 4–6. Photo courtesy Lisgar Alumni Association with time, with the school nus Valdy. There is also a now home to a robotics club trivia night at which guests Wall of Fame. Among them coach Brian Kilrea, inventor 1903 noted that this sawmill that competes provincially can compete against current is well-known teacher and of basketball James Naismith, was at that time “among the and a trivia team that won students in a contest featuring coach Bill Fraser, who also former Mayor of Ottawa most extensive and prosper- the national Reach for the questions about the school graduated from the school. A Jacquelin Holzman, and thou- ous in the whole Dominion.” Top championship last year and its alumni. gala dinner and dance will be sands of other accomplished Edwards for a time even – its third national champion- Other activities during the held at the Shaw Centre on Canadians. owned the residence at 24 ship in the last decade. Still, weekend include historical the Saturday night. There are many New Sussex Drive. much inside the old stone and architectural tours of the Ottawa’s oldest secondary Edinburgh connections Another Lisgar grad fol- walls remains familiar, and school led by Lisgar gradu- school and the fourth-oldest among them. William lowed in the footsteps of Lisgarites of all vintages will ate and President of Heritage high school in the province, Cameron Edwards, for exam- Lord Lisgar, Canada’s sec- no doubt find fond memo- Ottawa David Jeanes, band Lisgar is regarded as one ple, a prominent business- ond Governor General, mak- ries waiting for them at the and orchestra performances, a of Canada’s premier public man and parliamentarian who ing New Edinburgh her home upcoming reunion – as well breakfast for former and cur- schools, with a reputation for attended the Ottawa Grammar by moving in to Rideau as friends old and new. rent teachers – followed by excellence in the “three As”: School (now Lisgar), owned Hall. Adrienne Clarkson, Registration is free at a reception for alumni look- academics, arts and athletics. a large sawmill in New who graduated from Lisgar lisgar.net, though some ing to reconnect with them It counts among its alum- Edinburgh in the late 1800s in 1956, served as Governor events require the purchase – and an induction ceremony ni journalist Peter Jennings, and early 1900s. A history of General from 1999 to 2005. of tickets. Those unable to that will see 11 new members Olympic gold medalist Anne Lisgar published to mark the Some alumni may even recall register online can call (866) added to the school’s Athletic Heggtveit, former Ottawa 67s school’s 60th anniversary in the reception she hosted in 236-1450 for assistance. in Ontario in its division. A shout-out to some of our placing third in the province 6 p.m. at the Rideau Sport Louisa was third overall local chefs and food purveyors in its division. Alice scored Centre, 1 Donald St. Details in the division for scoring. for their charity work: Donna several impressive goals that at eventbrite.com. Congratulations! Chevrier (Ola Cocina), helped her team achieve this Congratulations to Springfield Harriet Clunie (Beechwood great win. Well done, Alice! Condolences Road resident Margaret Gastropub) and Warren Kudos to Dr. Renata Gibson who received the Sutherland (Sutherland Frankovich who was a final- Condolences to Trish Roche Restaurant) took part in this of Noel street and her family Continued from page 36 Ontario Tennis Association’s ist for Businesswoman on the 2017 Distinguished Service year’s “A Taste of Hope,” Year – Professional Category. on the passing of her brother Get well soon! Award for her 30-plus years the sold-out Mar. 21 fund- A resident of New Edinburgh John after a very brief illness. of coaching in Ottawa. raiser for the Shepherds of since 1999, Renata is founder Condolences to Mary The New Edinburgh News Following a successful career Good Hope. Harriet will also and leader of sports medicine Grainger of Vaughan Street teams wishes our senior writ- as a singles and doubles play- be among the chefs creating clinic MEDSPORT Ottawa. and her family Jerry, Daniel er and associate editor Jane er (including Grand Slam delicious desserts at Carefor She is also an assistant pro- and Martina on the Mar. 1 Heintzman a speedy recov- events in Australia, France Desserts fundraiser on Apr. fessor at the University of passing of Mary’s beloved ery from a recently broken and England), Margaret 14. As well, thanks to Allan Ottawa and has volunteered mother Mary Daphne shoulder. We look forward to began coaching and mentor- McNeil, store manager at with many local and national Grainger. Starbucks on MacKay Street, seeing you walking the dogs ing young players. The OTA amateur sports teams, includ- Condolences to Laura around the neighbourhood recognized Margaret’s life- for making the store’s grand ing with the Canadian team opening event in January a McGregor and John and very soon! long love of tennis, calling for four Olympiads. Tom Wetzstein and their benefit for the Ottawa Inuit her “an unwavering source Congratulations to Manor families on the January pass- Children’s Centre. Well done of encouragement for play- Park resident David Goldfield ing lifetime Burgh resident Congratulations! on giving back to the com- ers, parents and profession- who has published his sec- Gladys Schwabe. Gladys Noel Street resident Louisa als alike.” She welcomes munity! ond book, Into the Volcano, will be missed by her friends Legault was part of a win- inquiries from local residents Alice Torrie of Noel Street a novel about Latin America and neighbours, especially ning City of Ottawa Ringette interested in ladies’ or family was part of a City of Ottawa inspired by true events. Books those at St. Luke’s Lutheran Association U12 Competitive round-robins. Call Margaret Ringette Association U12 on Beechwood is organizing Church where she was a life- Ringette Team placing first at 613-745-9268. Competitive Ringette Team a book launch on Apr. 27 at long member. April 2018 New Edinburgh News Page 36 Not the... Tunnel construction to be delayed after prehistoric find By our non-science the first use of wheeled vehi- park. First Nations leaders correspondent cles in North America by at are equally adamant that the It was recently reported that least 10,000 years. Naturally, drawings should remain in the combined sewage stor- the find has generated huge place and that the surrounding interest nationally. land both above and below age tunnel (CSST) excava- The Museum for ground should be declared tions have hit an underground Archaeological Drawings a heritage area. Meanwhile, cave filled with ancient draw- (MAD) strongly advocates frustrated project engineers ings. Among the pictures of removal of the drawings to just want to get on with drill- extinct animals is an image their Ottawa warehouse for ing the tunnel. Resolving this that appears to be of Fred preservation and safekeeping, impasse is likely to delay Flintstone in his car. If authen- and construction of a rep- completion of the CSST proj- April Fools Edition ticated, this would push back lica cave in New Edinburgh ect by at least 10 years. TransCanada Trail finds alternative route through New Edinburgh The TransCanada Trail down Sussex Drive isn’t pipeline lobby has formed to “Canadians spend a lot of have never liked the tunnel (TCT) has finally been cob- sitting well with either the step in and solve the problem. time underground – our min- idea much, and now having bled together from coast to National Capital Commission The TransCanada Trail is ing industry is the envy of backpackers streaming down coast after many long years (NCC) or the hiking com- going underground. the world. This segment Victoria and Union streets..... of finding and hacking routes munity. The government and The branch to Rideau speaks to that heritage, and Sorry: can you repeat ques- through the dense forests, the NCC don’t really want Hall will now be re-routed in my mind truly completes tion?” rocky shorelines, farmers to see “scruffy backpackers” through the storm sewer the TCT. This sewer upgrade fields, back country roads, trudging along Sussex Drive tunnel currently being built brings infrastructure jobs to In New Edinburgh, hik- and alt-purposed four-lane when foreign dignitaries are between LeBreton Flats and the national capital, gives ers will emerge at the bot- highways across Canada. being chauffeured to and New Edinburgh. With fed- hiking and tourism their own tom of Victoria Street for the What people may not know from Rideau Hall. The hik- eral infrastructure money, an space, and a pipeline finally short walk to the back gate is that in Ottawa, there is ers themselves are put off by additional six-foot diameter gets built somewhere in this of Rideau Hall at the cricket a spur over to Rideau Hall, the tour buses, museums and pipe, with plexiglass viewing country. With the TCT now grounds. The tunnel will pro- the Governor General’s resi- government buildings as “not sections set every 200 metres, reaching both coasts, we can vide additional audiences for will be embedded into the at least get our hikers to tide- dence, ostensibly to add a really hiking.” the cricketers in the summer, symbolic link back to Great However, an unlikely coali- sewers just for the hikers. water.” and Groundhog Day celebra- Britain (nobody really knows tion of the City of Ottawa, the “We’re really excited about When asked if there was for sure). TransCanada Trail oversight this”, said Herb Lenzig, chair- any opposition to the project, tions are planned at each end Unfortunately, the cur- committee, Infrastructure man of Canadian Pipeline Lenzig replied: “Well, the for the winter (format to be rent plan of routing the TCT Canada, and the Canadian Opportunities (CANPLOP). residents of New Edinburgh determined).

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Best wishes to Liam of Photo by Christina Leadlay Lindenlea Road who turns A family of snow people and their snow dog appeared on the path- one on Apr. 7. Much love way along the Rideau River between Beechwood and Stanley Park from Maman, Papa et Julien. in early March.

On March 22, the new Rideau Sports Centre marked the grand Friends from surrounding communities gathered to celebrate all opening of its Clubhouse Public Eatery, a fully-licensed restaurant that is good on St. Patrick’s Day at One Up Beechwood above the owned by the same people behind restaurants Social, Sidedoor and Royal Oak. From left: Catherine Strevens-Bourque, Rob Mungham, Photo by Louise Imbeault Eighteen. (From left): Gary Lacey, NCC executive director, stew- Lisa Morel-Misener, Terry Thompson, Penny Thompson (seated), ardship; City Councillor Tobi Nussbaum; Nicki Bridgland, RSC Best wishes to Isobel Bisby Andy Misener and Joseph Cull. founder and CEO; and Bill Leonard, NCC director of real estate who celebrated a birthday on Continued on page 35 management.” Photo Louise Imbeault Feb. 27.